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161 Melrose Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 - Property report

Also known as: 161 Melrose Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.122

Sale price

$129,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
161 Melrose Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
Zip code
95116
Neighborhood
North Valley
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
481-11-050
Tract
221

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/27/1988
Sale price
$129,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,982
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.122
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1-8)

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 161 Melrose Avenue, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 161 Melrose Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/27/1988 $129,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, X.X & X.

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/23/2026 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
09/23/2026 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX
06/13/2025 Notice XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
07/03/2019 Amendment/Modification Deed of Trust XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/27/2016 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX.
03/02/2015 Certificate Amount Due XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX
10/28/2014 Certificate Amount Due XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX
03/04/2014 Certificate Amount Due XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX
10/29/2013 Certificate Amount Due XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX
03/04/2013 Certificate Amount Due XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 161 Melrose 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
$2,982
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$246,877
Land value
$95,684
Building value
$151,193

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $242,037 1.2079 $2,924 +7.38%
2024-2025 $237,292 1.1474 $2,723 +1.50%
2023-2024 $232,640 1.1531 $2,683 +0.86%
2022-2023 $228,080 1.1661 $2,660 +1.47%
2021-2022 $223,609 1.1723 $2,621 +1.77%
2020-2021 $221,317 1.1637 $2,575 +1.89%
2019-2020 $216,979 1.165 $2,528 +0.74%
2018-2019 $212,726 1.1796 $2,509 +0.63%
2017-2018 $208,556 1.1957 $2,494 +0.62%
2016-2017 $204,468 1.2121 $2,478 +0.46%
Permits

Permit information for 161 Melrose Avenue, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
02/06/2025
11/18/2024
11/02/1988
10/20/1949

*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 0.40
San Antonio Elementary School 3 Public K-5 355 0.48
Learning In An Urban Community With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.) 4 Public K-5 261 0.49
Five Wounds School NR Private K-8 0 0.51
Adult Education Eastside Union NR Public 0 0.67
Adult Education Program NR Public 0 0.67
Rocketship Discovery Prep 6 Charter K-5 437 0.69
Cesar Chavez Elementary School NR Public K 27 0.83
Rocketship Los Suenos Academy 6 Charter K-5 369 0.84
Sunrise Middle 5 Charter 5-8 308 0.85
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Five Wounds School NR Private K-8 0 0.51
Adult Education Eastside Union NR Public 0 0.67
Adult Education Program NR Public 0 0.67
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock School 3 Charter 6-12 529 0.75
Sunrise Middle 5 Charter 5-8 308 0.85
Ace Inspire Academy 3 Charter 5-8 239 0.88
Lee Mathson Middle School NR Public 6-8 216 0.93
Renaissance At Mathson 4 Public 6-8 351 0.93
Ace Charter School 2 Charter 5-8 191 0.95
Adelante Dual Language Academy Ii 4 Public K-8 319 1.26
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cristo Rey San Jose High School NR Private 9-10 250 0.52
Adult Education Eastside Union NR Public 0 0.67
Adult Education Program NR Public 0 0.67
Pegasus High School 2 Public 11-12 132 0.71
Ace Charter High 4 Charter 9-12 370 0.75
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock School 3 Charter 6-12 529 0.75
San Jose High School 3 Public 9-12 934 0.86
KIPP San Jose Collegiate 9 Charter 9-12 516 0.88
Independence High School 7 Public 9-12 2,517 0.89
Foothill High School 2 Public 11-12 247 1.38

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Neighbors for 161 Melrose Avenue, San Jose, CA

121 Melrose Ave, San Jose 113 Melrose Ave, San Jose 89 Melrose Ave, San Jose 174 Magellan Ave, San Jose 94 Balboa Ave, San Jose 77 Magellan Ave, San Jose 177 Melrose Ave, San Jose 183 Melrose Ave, San Jose 88 Melrose Ave, San Jose 153 Melrose Ave, San Jose 84 N King Rd, San Jose 147 Melrose Ave, San Jose 42 Balboa Ave, San Jose 169 Melrose Ave, San Jose 97 Balboa Ave, San Jose 108 Melrose Ave, San Jose 258 McDonald Ave, San Jose 48 Jose Figueres Ave, San Jose 1728 Wilshire Blvd, San Jose 150 Melrose Ave, San Jose

Nearby ZIP codes for 161 Melrose 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

When was 161 Melrose Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 last sold and what was the sale price?

161 Melrose Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 was last sold on 09/27/1988 for $129,000.

What is the assessed value of 161 Melrose Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116?

161 Melrose Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 is currently assessed at $246,877.

What are the property taxes for 161 Melrose Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116?

The property taxes for 161 Melrose Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 total $2,982.

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