| Primary address | 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose |
| Alternate address(es) | 251 McDonald Ave |
| Zip code | 95116 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Tract | 33 |
| Neighborhood | North Valley |
| Parcel ID | 481-03-048 |
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| Sale date | 11/24/2014 |
| Sale price | $670,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $9,726 |
| Building sqft | 2,064 |
| Building class | Two Family (02) |
| Acreage | 0.17 |
| Lot sqft | 7,350 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1953 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Zoning district | Two Family Residential (R-2) |
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253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 was built in 1953 and has a total of 2,064 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $805,230, the tax amount paid for 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 is $9,726.
When was 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 last sold and what was the last sale price?253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 was last sold in 11/24/2014 for $670,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $9,726 |
| Market value | $805,230 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year 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% |
The complete history of permits filed for 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | AH (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Wounds School | NR | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.44 |
| Adult Education Program | NR | Public | 0 | 0.65 | |
| Adult Education Eastside Union | NR | Public | 0 | 0.65 | |
| Sunrise Middle | 5 | Charter | 5-8 | 308 | 0.71 |
| Ace Inspire Academy | 3 | Charter | 5-8 | 239 | 0.72 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey San Jose High School | NR | Private | 9-10 | 250 | 0.45 |
| Adult Education Program | NR | Public | 0 | 0.65 | |
| Adult Education Eastside Union | 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 253 McDonald Avenue, San Jose.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Basch Ave, San Jose | 04/03/2023 | $35,500 | |
| 62 Basch Ave, San Jose | 12/31/2009 | $331,000 | |
| 68 Basch Ave, San Jose | 03/06/2003 | $103,000 | |
| 2245 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose | 19,515 | 11/07/2016 | |
| 2055 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose | |||
| 241 N King Rd, San Jose | 06/17/1996 | ||
| 116 Basch Ave, San Jose | 11/01/2019 | $628,000 | |
| 128 Basch Ave, San Jose | 01/30/2013 | $445,000 | |
| 53 Beverly Blvd, San Jose | 07/23/2004 | ||
| 2149 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose | 1,050 | 10/31/2025 | |
| 1907 Beverly Blvd, San Jose | 1,628 | 04/26/2021 | |
| 94 Basch Ave, San Jose | 10/26/2018 | $690,000 | |
| 61 N Sunset Ave, San Jose | 10,660 | 12/20/2021 | $5,350,000 |
| 104 Basch Ave, San Jose | 01/20/2023 | ||
| 55 Beverly Blvd, San Jose | 04/22/2004 | ||
| 2254 Luz Ave, San Jose | 7,286 | 04/29/2016 | $2,450,000 |
| 1902 Beverly Blvd, San Jose | 09/29/2017 | $550,000 | |
| 70 N Sunset Ave, San Jose | 20,000 | 12/22/2021 | $6,305,000 |
| 1908 Beverly Blvd, San Jose | 08/07/2018 | ||
| 27 Jose Figueres Ave, San Jose | 1,950 | 08/15/2016 | $790,000 |