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159 Scharff Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Scharff Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.14

Sale price

$120,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
159 Scharff Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
Zip code
95116
Neighborhood
North Valley
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
481-20-007
Tract
114

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/15/1990
Sale price
$120,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$3,880
Current property tax
$3,790
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.14
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1-8)

Area overview

Walk score
72 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
55 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
17003
Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Scharff Avenue, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 159 Scharff Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/15/1990 $120,000 XXXXXXX, XXXX & XXX XXXXXXX, X./XXXXX
05/24/1989 $27,000 XXXXXXX, XXXX & XXX XXXXXXX, X.&X.

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/24/2026 Amendment/Modification Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/03/2015 Certificate Amount Due XXXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX
10/28/2014 Certificate Amount Due XXXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX
03/04/2014 Certificate Amount Due XXXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX
05/02/1994 Deed XXXXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXXX
11/15/1990 Deed XXXXXXX, X./XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX & XXX
05/24/1989 Deed XXXXXXX, X.&X. XXXXXXX, XXXX & XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Scharff 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
2025-2026
Base tax
$3,880
Current property tax
$3,790
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$303,361
Land value
$130,008
Building value
$173,353

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $303,361 1.2789 $3,880 +1.75%
2024-2025 $297,413 1.2821 $3,813 +1.35%
2023-2024 $291,582 1.2903 $3,762 +1.98%
2022-2023 $285,865 1.2905 $3,689 +2.99%
2021-2022 $280,260 1.2782 $3,582 +1.08%
2020-2021 $277,387 1.2776 $3,544 +2.51%
2019-2020 $271,949 1.2713 $3,457 +1.73%
2018-2019 $266,617 1.2747 $3,399 -1.28%
2017-2018 $261,390 1.3171 $3,443 +5.67%
2016-2017 $256,266 1.2713 $3,258 -0.42%
Permits

Permit information for 159 Scharff Avenue, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
09/20/2004
09/16/1994
06/15/1989
10/19/1983
05/06/1983

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep NR Charter K-5 628 0.19
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep NR Charter K-5 560 0.20
Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy 4 Charter K-5 324 0.30
Cesar Chavez Elementary School NR Public K 27 0.41
Ace Charter School 2 Charter 5-8 191 0.47
Learning In An Urban Community With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.) 4 Public K-5 261 0.53
San Antonio Elementary School 3 Public K-5 355 0.54
Aptitud Community Academy At Goss 4 Charter K-8 422 0.74
Clyde Arbuckle Elementary School NR Public 1-5 124 0.74
Adelante Dual Language Academy Ii 4 Public K-8 319 0.75
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lee Mathson Middle School NR Public 6-8 216 0.28
Renaissance At Mathson 4 Public 6-8 351 0.28
Ace Charter School 2 Charter 5-8 191 0.47
Aptitud Community Academy At Goss 4 Charter K-8 422 0.74
Adelante Dual Language Academy Ii 4 Public K-8 319 0.75
Adult Education Eastside Union NR Public 0 1.12
Adult Education Program NR Public 0 1.12
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock School 3 Charter 6-12 529 1.13
Five Wounds School NR Private K-8 0 1.16
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning School 2 Charter K-12 391 1.17
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Foothill High School 2 Public 11-12 247 0.99
Pegasus High School 2 Public 11-12 132 1.10
Adult Education Eastside Union NR Public 0 1.12
Adult Education Program NR Public 0 1.12
Ace Charter High 4 Charter 9-12 370 1.13
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock School 3 Charter 6-12 529 1.13
Cristo Rey San Jose High School NR Private 9-10 250 1.17
Escuela Popular/Center For Training And Careers, Family Learning 2 Charter 9-12 528 1.17
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning School 2 Charter K-12 391 1.17
Achievekids School NR Private 1-12 49 1.18

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Neighbors for 159 Scharff Avenue, San Jose, CA

2180 Lausett Ave, San Jose 2222 Lausett Ave, San Jose 131 Scharff Ave, San Jose 1684 Whitton Ave, San Jose 1945 E San Antonio St, San Jose 138 S Sunset Ave, San Jose 1671 E San Antonio St, San Jose 1649 E San Antonio St, San Jose 1970 Stowe Ave, San Jose 1925 E San Antonio St, San Jose 1510 Shortridge Ave, San Jose 1524 Shortridge Ave, San Jose 2210 Lausett Ave, San Jose 1932 Shortridge Ave, San Jose 1690 Whitton Ave, San Jose 2184 Lausett Ave, San Jose 115 Scharff Ave, San Jose 1520 Shortridge Ave, San Jose 117 Scharff Ave, San Jose 1664 Whitton Ave, San Jose

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Scharff 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 95132, Santa Clara County, CA 95133, Santa Clara County, CA 95148, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

When was 159 Scharff Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Scharff Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 was last sold on 11/15/1990 for $120,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Scharff Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116?

159 Scharff Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 is currently assessed at $303,361.

What are the property taxes for 159 Scharff Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116?

The property taxes for 159 Scharff Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 total $3,879.

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