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553 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 - Property report

Also known as: 553 S 5th St

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Property type

Two Family (02)

Year built

1902

Acreage

0.15

Sale price

$224,500

General Information

Address
Primary address
553 S 5th St
San Jose, CA 95112
Zip code
95112
Neighborhood
Downtown San Jose
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
472-27-025

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/01/1998
Sale price
$224,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$3,948
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Building
Property type
Two Family
Building sq. ft.
1,400
Stories
1
Year built
1902
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.15
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multi Family Residential (R-M)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
66 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
93 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 553 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 553 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/01/1998 $224,500 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/28/2012 Grant Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XX/XX
09/01/1998 Deed XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
09/01/1998 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 553 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$3,948
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$326,818
Land value
$142,764
Building value
$184,054

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $326,818 1.2079 $3,948 +7.38%
2024-2025 $320,411 1.1474 $3,676 +1.50%
2023-2024 $314,129 1.1531 $3,622 +0.86%
2022-2023 $307,971 1.1661 $3,591 +1.45%
2021-2022 $301,934 1.1723 $3,540 +1.79%
2020-2021 $298,839 1.1637 $3,478 +1.89%
2019-2020 $292,981 1.165 $3,413 +0.74%
2018-2019 $287,237 1.1796 $3,388 +0.63%
2017-2018 $281,606 1.1957 $3,367 +0.62%
2016-2017 $276,085 1.2121 $3,346 +0.46%
Permits

Permit information for 553 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
12/19/2025
06/03/2013
08/23/2012
05/22/1984
05/21/1984

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lowell Elementary School 2 Public K-5 285 0.17
Washington Elementary School 3 Public K-5 347 0.59
Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary School 6 Charter K-5 493 0.62
Perseverance Preparatory NR Charter 5-8 84 0.64
Horace Mann Elementary School 4 Public K-5 300 0.73
St. Patrick Elementary School NR Private K-8 226 0.79
Selma Olinder Elementary School 3 Public K-5 305 0.96
Downtown College Preparatory Middle 3 Charter 5-8 294 1.01
Gardner Elementary School 4 Public K-5 389 1.02
Rocketship Alma Academy 6 Charter K-5 515 1.13
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Perseverance Preparatory NR Charter 5-8 84 0.64
Legacy Academy NR Charter 6-8 13 0.64
St. Patrick Elementary School NR Private K-8 226 0.79
Our Lady Of Grace NR Private 6-8 64 0.81
Sacred Heart Nativity School NR Private 6-8 106 0.83
Downtown College Preparatory Middle 3 Charter 5-8 294 1.01
Private Educational Network School NR Private K-12 0 1.29
River Glen School 6 Public K-8 439 1.53
Sunrise Middle 5 Charter 5-8 308 1.54
Ace Inspire Academy 3 Charter 5-8 239 1.61
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Notre Dame High School San Jose NR Private 9-12 660 0.14
Downtown College Preparatory School 5 Charter 9-12 495 1.02
Private Educational Network School NR Private K-12 0 1.29
San Jose High School 3 Public 9-12 934 1.49
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 1.65
Cristo Rey San Jose High School NR Private 9-10 250 1.69
Yerba Buena High School 7 Public 9-12 1,724 1.87
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy 5 Charter 9-12 270 1.87
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 1.88
Abraham Lincoln High School 6 Public 9-12 1,693 2.47

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Neighbors for 553 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA

578 S 12th St, San Jose 556 S 11th St, San Jose 567 S 8th St, San Jose 535 S 5th St, San Jose 540 S 8th St, San Jose 570 S 12th St, San Jose 580 E William St, San Jose 568 S 11th St, San Jose 511 E Reed St, San Jose 560 E William St, San Jose 570 S 6th St, San Jose 436 E William St, San Jose 578 S 11th St, San Jose 543 S 12th St, San Jose 595 S 13th St, San Jose 537 S 5th St, San Jose 505 S 12th St, San Jose 550 S 6th St, San Jose 538 S 8th St, San Jose 550 S 11th St, San Jose

Nearby ZIP codes for 553 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA

95110, Santa Clara County, CA 95111, Santa Clara County, CA 95113, Santa Clara County, CA 95116, Santa Clara County, CA 95117, Santa Clara County, CA 95118, Santa Clara County, CA 95121, Santa Clara County, CA 95122, Santa Clara County, CA 95125, Santa Clara County, CA 95126, Santa Clara County, CA 95127, Santa Clara County, CA 95128, Santa Clara County, CA 95133, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 553 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

The development at 553 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 was built in 1902.

What is the total square footage of 553 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

553 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 has a total of 1,400 square feet.

When was 553 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 last sold and what was the sale price?

553 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 was last sold on 09/01/1998 for $224,500.

What is the assessed value of 553 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

553 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 is currently assessed at $326,818.

What are the property taxes for 553 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

The property taxes for 553 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 total $3,947.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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