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551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose, CA 95116 Property Information

551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose, CA 95116 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose
Alternate address(es) 549 Sinclair Dr
Zip code 95116
County Santa Clara
Tract 2360
Neighborhood North Valley
Parcel ID 481-30-009

Sales & Tax Overview for 551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose

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Sale date 04/01/2004
Sale price $102,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $6,696

Lot & Building Information for 551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose

Building sqft 1,760
Building class Two Family (02)
Acreage 0.13
Lot sqft 6,000
Units 2
Year built 1961
Stories 1
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Zoning district Two Family Residential (R-2)
School district 17159

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About 551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose, CA 95116?

551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose, CA 95116 was built in 1961 and has a total of 1,760 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose, CA 95116 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $530,583, the tax amount paid for 551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose, CA 95116 is $6,785.

When was 551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose, CA 95116 last sold and what was the last sale price?

551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose, CA 95116 was last sold in 04/01/2004 for $102,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/01/2004 $102,000
10/01/1990 $210,000
04/29/1988 $53,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/07/2026 Lien
04/01/2004 Deed
10/01/1990 Deed
04/29/1988 Deed
               
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $6,786
Current property tax $6,696
Market value $530,583

Assessment History for 551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 551 Sinclair Drive, 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 $530,583 1.2789 $6,786 +1.75%
2024-2025 $520,181 1.2821 $6,669 +1.35%
2023-2024 $509,982 1.2903 $6,580 +1.98%
2022-2023 $499,984 1.2905 $6,452 +2.99%
2021-2022 $490,181 1.2782 $6,265 +1.08%

Permits for 551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
09/12/2003
08/29/2003
08/28/2003
       
       
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Ace Charter School 2 Charter 5-8 191 0.13
Cesar Chavez Elementary School NR Public K 27 0.15
Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy 4 Charter K-5 324 0.27
Clyde Arbuckle Elementary School NR Public 1-5 124 0.40
Adelante Dual Language Academy Ii 4 Public K-8 319 0.41

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lee Mathson Middle School NR Public 6-8 216 0.09
Renaissance At Mathson 4 Public 6-8 351 0.09
Ace Charter School 2 Charter 5-8 191 0.13
Adelante Dual Language Academy Ii 4 Public K-8 319 0.41
Aptitud Community Academy At Goss 4 Charter K-8 422 0.63

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Achievekids School NR Private 1-12 49 1.11
Cristo Rey San Jose High School NR Private 9-10 250 1.17
Foothill High School 2 Public 11-12 247 1.32
White Road Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 10 1.33
Pegasus High School 2 Public 11-12 132 1.40

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Neighbors for 551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 551 Sinclair Drive, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2256 Kammerer Ave, San Jose 1,700 06/23/2011 $330,000
2234 Dobern Ave, San Jose 1,828 12/19/2016
2267 Berkeley Way, San Jose 1,756 06/26/2003
374 McCreery Ave, San Jose 03/01/2012 $307,500
2229 Berkeley Way, San Jose 1,756 07/20/2016
649 Sinclair Dr, San Jose 1,760 02/20/2020 $387,500
2281 Berkeley Way, San Jose 1,756 09/20/2019
2248 Dobern Ave, San Jose 1,718 07/26/2001
509 Sinclair Dr, San Jose 1,760
580 Sanders Ave, San Jose 1,944 03/29/2012
2298 Kammerer Ave, San Jose 1,700 10/17/2008 $380,000
2295 Berkeley Way, San Jose 1,756 11/13/2024
2224 Kammerer Ave, San Jose 1,760 10/05/2023
658 Sanders Ave, San Jose 1,944
2247 Dobern Ave, San Jose 1,718 03/28/2017
1925 Vollmer Way, San Jose 02/14/2013
526 Sanders Ave, San Jose 1,944 12/07/2021
594 Sanders Ave, San Jose 1,944 05/30/2018 $906,000
2232 Dobern Ave, San Jose 1,828 12/31/2013 $460,000
2011 Lavonne Ave, San Jose 03/28/2023

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