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5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 Property Information

5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose
Alternate address(es) 5557 Thornwood Dr
Zip code 95123
County Santa Clara
Tract 5180
Neighborhood Blossom Valley
Parcel ID 464-35-022

Sales & Tax Overview for 5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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Sale date 08/30/2005
Sale price $781,000
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Property tax $12,892

Lot & Building Information for 5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

Building sqft 2,291
Building class Two Family (02)
Acreage 0.18
Lot sqft 8,085
Units 2
Year built 1974
Stories 1
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R-1-8(PD))

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Other Property Data for 5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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About 5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123?

5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 was built in 1974 and has a total of 2,291 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,067,284, the tax amount paid for 5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 is $12,891.

When was 5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 was last sold in 08/30/2005 for $781,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/30/2005 $781,000
07/26/1988 $258,500
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/26/2021 Deed of Trust 06/01/2051
08/30/2005 Deed
05/08/2003 Deed
03/26/2002 Deed
01/24/2000 Deed
07/26/1988 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $12,892
Market value $1,067,284

Assessment History for 5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,067,284 1.2079 $12,892 +7.38%
2024-2025 $1,046,358 1.1474 $12,006 +1.50%
2023-2024 $1,025,842 1.1531 $11,829 +0.86%
2022-2023 $1,005,729 1.1661 $11,728 +1.46%
2021-2022 $986,010 1.1723 $11,559 +1.78%

Permits for 5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
07/30/1985
08/06/1974
05/24/1974
04/16/1973
       
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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Allen at Steinbeck School 2 Public K-5 394 0.33
Liberty High (Alternative) School 2 Public 3-12 217 0.82
Holy Family School NR Private PK-8 331 0.83
Holy Family School NR Private PK-8 331 0.83
Spectrum Center Inc - San Jose NR Private K-12 52 1.14

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Liberty High (Alternative) School 2 Public 3-12 217 0.82
Holy Family School NR Private PK-8 331 0.83
Spectrum Center Inc - San Jose NR Private K-12 52 1.14
Indigo Program 6 Public K-8 269 1.19
Discovery Charter 2 4 Charter K-8 488 1.24

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Gunderson High School 5 Public 9-12 921 0.52
Liberty High (Alternative) School 2 Public 3-12 217 0.82
Spectrum Center Inc - San Jose NR Private K-12 52 1.14
Apostles Lutheran School NR Private K-12 202 1.31
Almaden Hills Academy NR Private 1-12 7 1.33

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Neighbors for 5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 5559 Thornwood Drive, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5179 Devon Park CT, San Jose 11/30/1999 $426,000
875 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose 1,756 12/14/2018 $5,050,000
5592 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose 5,490 12/19/2012
5470 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,153 08/14/2013
542 Pure CT, San Jose 05/20/2021 $1,328,000
5550 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,153 05/20/2015
847 Wedgewood Dr, San Jose 2,153 12/13/2006
557 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 06/18/2013 $836,000
567 Churchill Park Dr, San Jose 10/08/2020 $1,250,000
5139 Devon Park CT, San Jose 01/15/1997
734 Glenburry Way, San Jose 08/02/2022
599 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 05/01/2025
553 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 12/09/2016 $799,000
720 Glenburry Way, San Jose 02/05/2018
5479 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,153 11/30/2018
5524 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,153 06/20/2008
5567 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,418 04/19/2016 $580,000
589 Hyde Park Dr, San Jose 12/05/2019
5496 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,153 02/08/2024
5560 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,153 08/04/2017 $1,050,000

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