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253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 - Property report

Also known as: 251 McDonald Ave

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Property type

Two Family (02)

Year built

1953

Acreage

0.17

Sale price

$670,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
253 McDonald Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
Alternate address(es)
251 McDonald Ave
Zip code
95116
Neighborhood
North Valley
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
481-03-048
Tract
33

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/24/2014
Sale price
$670,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,921
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Building
Property type
Two Family
Building sq. ft.
2,064
Stories
1
Year built
1953
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.17
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two Family Residential (R-2)
Qualified opportunity zone
Yes
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
78 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
52 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/24/2014 $670,000 XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXX, XXX X XXXXXXX; XXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX; XXXXXX, XXXX X; XXXXXX, XXXX
09/13/2010 $45,000 XXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX; XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX, XXXX
06/12/2008 $550,000 XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/24/2014 Deed of Trust & Assignment of XXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX X & X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/24/2014 Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX
09/13/2010 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
08/09/2010 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XX/XX XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX
06/12/2008 Deed XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX
12/14/2007 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX
12/13/2005 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX
05/19/2004 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX
05/19/2004 Deed XXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX
05/19/2004 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA

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

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,921
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$821,334
Land value
$551,643
Building value
$269,691

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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 $805,230 1.2079 $9,726 +7.38%
2024-2025 $789,442 1.1474 $9,058 +1.50%
2023-2024 $773,964 1.1531 $8,925 +0.86%
2022-2023 $758,789 1.1661 $8,848 +1.46%
2021-2022 $743,912 1.1723 $8,721 +1.78%
2020-2021 $736,285 1.1637 $8,568 +1.89%
2019-2020 $721,849 1.165 $8,410 +0.74%
2018-2019 $707,696 1.1796 $8,348 +0.63%
2017-2018 $693,821 1.1957 $8,296 +0.62%
2016-2017 $680,217 1.2121 $8,245 +0.46%
Permits

Permit information for 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
02/24/2026
12/15/1992
06/01/1987
01/16/1974
11/24/1953

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Anne Darling Elementary School 3 Public K-5 295 0.22
Five Wounds School NR Private K-8 0 0.44
Rocketship Discovery Prep 6 Charter K-5 437 0.52
San Antonio Elementary School 3 Public K-5 355 0.64
Learning In An Urban Community With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.) 4 Public K-5 261 0.64
Adult Education Eastside Union NR Public 0 0.65
Adult Education Program NR Public 0 0.65
Sunrise Middle 5 Charter 5-8 308 0.71
Ace Inspire Academy 3 Charter 5-8 239 0.72
Empire Gardens Elementary School 2 Public K-5 232 0.80
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Five Wounds School NR Private K-8 0 0.44
Adult Education Eastside Union NR Public 0 0.65
Adult Education Program NR Public 0 0.65
Sunrise Middle 5 Charter 5-8 308 0.71
Ace Inspire Academy 3 Charter 5-8 239 0.72
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock School 3 Charter 6-12 529 0.74
Renaissance At Mathson 4 Public 6-8 351 1.10
Lee Mathson Middle School NR Public 6-8 216 1.10
Ace Charter School 2 Charter 5-8 191 1.12
Adelante Dual Language Academy Ii 4 Public K-8 319 1.42
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cristo Rey San Jose High School NR Private 9-10 250 0.45
Adult Education Eastside Union NR Public 0 0.65
Adult Education Program NR Public 0 0.65
Pegasus High School 2 Public 11-12 132 0.71
San Jose High School 3 Public 9-12 934 0.72
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock School 3 Charter 6-12 529 0.74
Ace Charter High 4 Charter 9-12 370 0.74
KIPP San Jose Collegiate 9 Charter 9-12 516 0.85
Independence High School 7 Public 9-12 2,517 0.89
Foothill High School 2 Public 11-12 247 1.50

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Neighbors for 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA

56 Basch Ave, San Jose 62 Basch Ave, San Jose 68 Basch Ave, San Jose 2245 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose 2055 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose 241 N King Rd, San Jose 116 Basch Ave, San Jose 128 Basch Ave, San Jose 53 Beverly Blvd, San Jose 1907 Beverly Blvd, San Jose 94 Basch Ave, San Jose 61 N Sunset Ave, San Jose 104 Basch Ave, San Jose 55 Beverly Blvd, San Jose 2254 Luz Ave, San Jose 1902 Beverly Blvd, San Jose 70 N Sunset Ave, San Jose 1908 Beverly Blvd, San Jose 27 Jose Figueres Ave, San Jose

Nearby ZIP codes for 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA

95110, Santa Clara County, CA 95111, Santa Clara County, CA 95112, Santa Clara County, CA 95113, 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 95131, Santa Clara County, CA 95132, Santa Clara County, CA 95133, Santa Clara County, CA 95148, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116?

The development at 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 was built in 1953.

What is the total square footage of 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116?

253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 has a total of 2,064 square feet.

When was 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 last sold and what was the sale price?

253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 was last sold on 11/24/2014 for $670,000.

What is the assessed value of 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116?

253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 is currently assessed at $821,334.

What are the property taxes for 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116?

The property taxes for 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 total $9,920.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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