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540 Independence Drive, San Jose, CA 95111 - Property report

Also known as: 540 Independence Dr

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.139

Sale price

$163,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
540 Independence Dr
San Jose, CA 95111
Zip code
95111
Neighborhood
Fairgrounds
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
497-27-075
Tract
2760

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/22/2017
Sale price
$163,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$7,055
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.139
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1-8)

Area overview

Walk score
71 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
45 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
17031

Ownership information for 540 Independence Drive, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 540 Independence Drive, San Jose, CA 95111

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/09/2024 Deed of Trust XXX, XXX X XXXXXXX XXXX
06/25/2021 Deed of Trust XXX, XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/13/2018 Deed of Trust XXX, XXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
05/03/2018 Deed of Trust XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/21/2018 Deed of Trust XXX, XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/22/2017 Deed of Trust XXX, XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/22/2017 Grant Deed XXX, XXX XX XXX, XXX XX
09/22/2017 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX
03/15/2017 Grant Deed XXX, XXX XXX XXXX, XXX
03/15/2017 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXX, XXXX XXX, XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 540 Independence Drive, 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
Property tax
$7,055
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$559,317
Land value
$445,206
Building value
$114,111

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $559,317 1.2614 $7,055 +1.47%
2024-2025 $548,351 1.268 $6,953 +0.56%
2023-2024 $537,600 1.2862 $6,915 +2.41%
2022-2023 $527,060 1.281 $6,752 -0.94%
2021-2022 $517,780 1.3163 $6,816 +1.90%
2020-2021 $512,472 1.3052 $6,689 +4.17%
2019-2020 $502,424 1.278 $6,421 -0.45%
2018-2019 $492,573 1.3094 $6,450 +6.51%
2017-2018 $458,553 1.3206 $6,055 +5.21%
2016-2017 $449,563 1.2803 $5,756 +2.05%

Permit information for 540 Independence Drive, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
07/27/2001
04/20/1978
02/11/1969
07/10/1961

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rocketship Rising Stars 9 Charter K-5 593 0.33
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary School 2 Public K-6 414 0.52
Los Arboles Elementary School 6 Public K-3 188 0.74
Tower Academy NR Private PK, K-5 95 0.85
Tower Academy NR Private PK, K-5 95 0.85
KIPP Heritage Academy 8 Charter 5-8 447 0.85
Rocketship Spark Academy 7 Charter K-5 558 0.95
Stonegate Elementary School 5 Public K-8 537 0.98
Lairon College Preparatory Academy 2 Public 4-8 315 1.00
Franklin Elementary School 3 Public K-6 521 1.03
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sylvandale Middle School 3 Public 7-8 371 0.85
KIPP Heritage Academy 8 Charter 5-8 447 0.85
Stonegate Elementary School 5 Public K-8 537 0.98
Lairon College Preparatory Academy 2 Public 4-8 315 1.00
Windmill Springs Elementary School 4 Public K-8 509 1.07
Voices College-Bound Language Academy 3 Charter K-8 364 1.14
Valley Christian High School NR Private K-12 0 1.44
Valley Christian Junior High School NR Private 6-8 690 1.44
Christopher Elementary School 3 Public K-8 415 1.44
Valley Christian Junior High School NR Private 6-8 618 1.49
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Andrew P. Hill High School 5 Public 9-12 1,715 0.40
Valley Christian High School NR Private K-12 0 1.44
Valley Christian High School NR Private 9-12 1,421 1.49
Liberty Baptist School NR Private PK-12 105 1.72
Silver Creek High School 8 Public 9-12 2,315 1.79
Alim Academy NR Private 1-12 7 1.81
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy 5 Charter 9-12 270 1.82
Sofos Preparatory Academy NR Private 8-11 115 1.82
Yerba Buena High School 7 Public 9-12 1,724 1.82
Silicon Valley Adult Education Program NR Public 0 2.01

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Frequently asked questions

When was 540 Independence Drive, San Jose, CA 95111 last sold and what was the sale price?

540 Independence Drive, San Jose, CA 95111 was last sold on 09/22/2017 for $163,000.

What is the assessed value of 540 Independence Drive, San Jose, CA 95111?

540 Independence Drive, San Jose, CA 95111 is currently assessed at $559,317.

What are the property taxes for 540 Independence Drive, San Jose, CA 95111?

The property taxes for 540 Independence Drive, San Jose, CA 95111 total $7,055.

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