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55 South 21st Street, San Jose, CA 95116 Property Information

55 South 21st Street, San Jose, CA 95116 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 55 South 21st Street, San Jose
Zip code 95116
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Downtown San Jose
Parcel ID 467-31-023

Sales & Tax Overview for 55 South 21st Street, San Jose

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Sale date 08/08/2022
Sale price $1,020,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $12,734

Lot & Building Information for 55 South 21st Street, San Jose

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.178 i
Year built 1935
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Zoning district Multi Family Residential (R-M)

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Other Property Data for 55 South 21st Street, San Jose

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About 55 South 21st Street, San Jose

When was 55 South 21st Street, San Jose, CA 95116 built?

55 South 21st Street, San Jose, CA 95116 was built in 1935.

What is the assessed value of 55 South 21st Street, San Jose, CA 95116 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,061,208, the tax amount paid for 55 South 21st Street, San Jose, CA 95116 is $12,818.

When was 55 South 21st Street, San Jose, CA 95116 last sold and what was the last sale price?

55 South 21st Street, San Jose, CA 95116 was last sold in 08/08/2022 for $1,020,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 55 South 21st Street, San Jose

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/08/2022 $1,020,000

Title Documents for 55 South 21st Street, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/08/2022 Deed of Trust 08/01/2052
08/08/2022 Grant Deed
08/08/2022 Power Attorney
01/05/2022 Grant Deed
10/21/2021 Affidavit of Death
08/21/2007 Deed
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Property Taxes for 55 South 21st Street, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $12,818
Current property tax $12,734
Market value $1,061,208

Assessment History for 55 South 21st Street, San Jose

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,061,208 1.2079 $12,818 +7.38%
2024-2025 $1,040,400 1.1474 $11,938 +1.50%
2023-2024 $1,020,000 1.1531 $11,762 +4.09%
2022-2023 $969,000 1.1661 $11,300 +1129.54%
2021-2022 $78,391 1.1723 $919 +1.78%

Permits for 55 South 21st Street, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
07/28/2025
09/12/2024
06/06/1990
06/06/1990
08/17/1976
08/17/1976
07/26/1976
09/15/1975
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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)
Sunrise Middle 5 Charter 5-8 308 0.48
Selma Olinder Elementary School 3 Public K-5 305 0.49
Five Wounds School NR Private K-8 0 0.53
Ace Inspire Academy 3 Charter 5-8 239 0.58
Perseverance Preparatory NR Charter 5-8 84 0.64

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sunrise Middle 5 Charter 5-8 308 0.48
Five Wounds School NR Private K-8 0 0.53
Ace Inspire Academy 3 Charter 5-8 239 0.58
Perseverance Preparatory NR Charter 5-8 84 0.64
Legacy Academy NR Charter 6-8 13 0.64

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
San Jose High School 3 Public 9-12 934 0.42
Cristo Rey San Jose High School NR Private 9-10 250 0.52
Notre Dame High School San Jose NR Private 9-12 660 1.30
Adult Education Eastside Union NR Public 0 1.59
Adult Education Program NR Public 0 1.59

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Neighbors for 55 South 21st Street, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 55 South 21st Street, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
51 S 17th St, San Jose 05/17/2021 $980,000
103 S 21st St, San Jose 1,482 03/06/1998
35 S 21st St, San Jose 06/29/2022
77 S 16th St, San Jose 08/28/2015 $780,000
20 S 20th St, San Jose 10/02/2015
1000 E Santa Clara St, San Jose 3,414 07/13/2015
71 S 16th St, San Jose
31 S 21st St, San Jose 06/19/2017
29 S 21st St, San Jose 04/19/2012
960 E Santa Clara St, San Jose 5,100 05/07/2015 $300,000
20 S 21st St, San Jose 10/29/2002
80 S 20th St, San Jose 5,883 12/05/2006
63 S 19th St, San Jose 09/23/2022
59 S 21st St, San Jose 11/05/2019 $330,000
89 S 21st St, San Jose 09/09/2024 $1,100,000
14 S 21st St, San Jose 07/13/2012
129 S 21st St, San Jose 01/28/2016 $100,000
97 S 22nd St, San Jose 07/11/2024 $1,525,000
51 S 16th St, San Jose 03/21/2025 $1,400,000
135 S 17th St, San Jose 08/05/2014

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