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778 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 Property Information

778 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 Property Information

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Primary address 778 South 5th Street, San Jose
Zip code 95112
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Fairgrounds
Parcel ID 472-25-044

Sales & Tax Overview for 778 South 5th Street, San Jose

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Sale date 11/15/1996
Sale price $220,000
Arm's length
Property tax $16,086

Lot & Building Information for 778 South 5th Street, San Jose

Building sqft 2,151
Building class Three and Four Family (03)
Acreage 0.14
Lot sqft 6,210
Units 3
Year built 1914
Stories 2
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Zoning district Multi Family Residential (R-M)

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About 778 South 5th Street, San Jose

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 778 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

778 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 was built in 1914 and has a total of 2,151 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 778 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,331,712, the tax amount paid for 778 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 is $16,085.

When was 778 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 last sold?

778 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 was last sold in 07/21/2023.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 778 South 5th Street, San Jose

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/15/1996 $220,000
02/21/1989 $295,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 778 South 5th Street, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/21/2023 Trust Transfer Deed
05/16/2023 Quitclaim Deed
04/12/2023 Affidavit of Death
08/22/2019 Affidavit of Death
11/15/1996 Deed
11/15/1996 Deed
02/21/1989 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 778 South 5th Street, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $16,086
Market value $1,331,712

Assessment History for 778 South 5th Street, San Jose

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,331,712 1.2079 $16,086 +7.38%
2024-2025 $1,305,600 1.1474 $14,980 +1.50%
2023-2024 $1,280,000 1.1531 $14,760 +262.32%
2022-2023 $349,344 1.1661 $4,074 +1.46%
2021-2022 $342,495 1.1723 $4,015 +1.78%

Permits for 778 South 5th Street, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
04/18/2024
02/01/2010
       
       
       
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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)
Lowell Elementary School 2 Public K-5 285 0.20
Washington Elementary School 3 Public K-5 347 0.44
Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School 6 Charter K-5 493 0.60
Downtown College Preparatory Middle 3 Charter 5-8 294 0.75
Perseverance Preparatory NR Charter 5-8 84 0.85

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Our Lady Of Grace NR Private 6-8 64 0.70
Sacred Heart Nativity School NR Private 6-8 106 0.71
Downtown College Preparatory Middle 3 Charter 5-8 294 0.75
Legacy Academy NR Charter 6-8 13 0.85
Perseverance Preparatory NR Charter 5-8 84 0.85

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Notre Dame High School San Jose NR Private 9-12 660 0.30
Downtown College Preparatory School 5 Charter 9-12 495 0.75
Private Educational Network School NR Private K-12 0 1.09
Yerba Buena High School 7 Public 9-12 1,724 1.63
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy 5 Charter 9-12 270 1.64

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Neighbors for 778 South 5th Street, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 778 South 5th Street, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
643 S 6th St, San Jose 2,592 01/03/2019
935 McLaughlin Ave, San Jose 189,400 05/16/2003
764 S 5th St, San Jose 2,067 01/31/2012 $385,000
629 S 2nd St, San Jose 6,392 01/18/2006 $1,310,000
520 Bestor St, San Jose 03/16/2022
45 E Reed St, San Jose 13,398 06/13/2025
681 S 6th St, San Jose 11/19/2025
630 S 1st St, San Jose 7,300 03/08/2016 $1,935,000
621 S 6th St, San Jose 02/03/2015 $750,000
976 S 12th St, San Jose 1,510 06/28/2024 $1,340,000
646 S 5th St, San Jose 04/04/2024
1030 S 12th St, San Jose 11,111 11/05/2021
687 S 10th St, San Jose 1,596 05/17/2021 $915,000
1012 S 11th St, San Jose 06/27/2025 $827,000
505 S 2nd St, San Jose 2,194 03/17/2020 $22,500,000
674 S 5th St, San Jose 11/12/2025 $850,000
704 S 8th St, San Jose 1,238 10/23/2015
655 S 6th St, San Jose 3,331 02/12/2019
739 S 10th St, San Jose 2,058 06/16/2025 $1,025,000
742 S 9th St, San Jose 9,194 10/20/2021 $3,150,000

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