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540 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 - Property report

Also known as: 540 E Empire St

Property image for 540 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112

Property type

Three and Four Family (03)

Year built

1910

Acreage

0.14

Sale price

$1,210,000

General Information

Address

Primary address

540 E Empire St
San Jose, CA 95112

Zip code

95112

Neighborhood

Downtown San Jose

County

Santa Clara

Municipality

San Jose

Parcel ID

249-53-019

Sales

Sale date

09/19/2017

Sale price

$1,210,000

Arm's length

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$16,963

Tax per sq. ft.

Building

Property type

Three and Four Family

Building sq. ft.

3,488

Stories

Year built

1910

Pool

Lot

Acreage

0.14

Zoning & use

Zoning

Two Family Residential (R-2)

Units

Area overview

Walk score

79 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

57 /100. Good Transit

Bike score

94 /100. Biker's Paradise

Ownership

Ownership information for 540 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA

Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 540 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
09/19/2017	$1,210,000	XXXXX, XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXX, XXXX; XXXXXXX, XXXX
07/25/1989	$320,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XX, X.

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/03/2023	Assignment Deed of Trust	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/19/2017	Deed of Trust	XXXXX, XXXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
09/19/2017	Grant Deed	XXXXXXX, XXXX	XXXXX, XXXXXXX X
03/20/2001	Deed	XXXXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXX
07/25/1989	Deed	XXXXXXXXXX XX, X.	XXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 540 East Empire Street, 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

$16,963

Tax per sq. ft.

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,404,304

Land value

$940,072

Building value

$464,232

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Assessed value	Tax rate	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025-2026	$1,376,770	1.2079	$16,630	+7.38%
2024-2025	$1,349,775	1.1474	$15,487	+1.50%
2023-2024	$1,323,309	1.1531	$15,259	+0.86%
2022-2023	$1,297,363	1.1661	$15,129	+1.46%
2021-2022	$1,271,925	1.1723	$14,911	+1.78%
2020-2021	$1,258,884	1.1637	$14,650	+1.89%
2019-2020	$1,234,200	1.165	$14,378	+0.74%
2018-2019	$1,210,000	1.1796	$14,273	+135.34%
2017-2018	$507,254	1.1957	$6,065	+0.62%
2016-2017	$497,308	1.2121	$6,028	+0.46%

Permits

Permit information for 540 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA

Issued date	Permit number	Permit type	Sub type	Valuation	Finaled date	Status
09/21/2022
05/24/2022
12/18/2020
03/21/2006
03/21/2006

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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)
Grant Elementary School	2	Public	K-5	375	0.12
Empire Gardens Elementary School	2	Public	K-5	232	0.64
St. Patrick Elementary School	NR	Private	K-8	226	0.64
Ace Inspire Academy	3	Charter	5-8	239	0.71
Horace Mann Elementary School	4	Public	K-5	300	0.72
Sunrise Middle	5	Charter	5-8	308	0.75
Perseverance Preparatory	NR	Charter	5-8	84	0.85
Rocketship Discovery Prep	6	Charter	K-5	437	0.90
Five Wounds School	NR	Private	K-8	0	1.20
Anne Darling Elementary School	3	Public	K-5	295	1.22

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
St. Patrick Elementary School	NR	Private	K-8	226	0.64
Ace Inspire Academy	3	Charter	5-8	239	0.71
Sunrise Middle	5	Charter	5-8	308	0.75
Legacy Academy	NR	Charter	6-8	13	0.85
Perseverance Preparatory	NR	Charter	5-8	84	0.85
Muwekma Ohlone Middle	4	Public	6-8	630	0.86
Five Wounds School	NR	Private	K-8	0	1.20
Challenger - Berryessa	NR	Private	PK, K-8	764	1.55
Adult Education Eastside Union	NR	Public		0	1.82
Adult Education Program	NR	Public		0	1.82

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
San Jose High School	3	Public	9-12	934	0.77
Cristo Rey San Jose High School	NR	Private	9-10	250	1.19
Notre Dame High School San Jose	NR	Private	9-12	660	1.51
San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School	2	Charter	12	164	1.66
Adult Education Eastside Union	NR	Public		0	1.82
Adult Education Program	NR	Public		0	1.82
Bellarmine College Preparatory	NR	Private	9-12	1,648	1.84
Bellarmine College Preparatory School	NR	Private	9-12	1,640	1.85
Alternative Private Schooling	NR	Private	1-12	0	1.89
Pegasus High School	2	Public	11-12	132	1.89

Nearby ZIP codes for 540 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA

95110, Santa Clara County, CA 95111, Santa Clara County, CA 95113, Santa Clara County, CA 95116, Santa Clara County, CA 95117, Santa Clara County, CA 95118, Santa Clara County, CA 95121, Santa Clara County, CA 95122, Santa Clara County, CA 95124, 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 95133, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 540 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

The development at 540 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 540 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

540 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 has a total of 3,488 square feet.

When was 540 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 last sold and what was the sale price?

540 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 was last sold on 09/19/2017 for $1,210,000.

What is the assessed value of 540 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

540 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 is currently assessed at $1,376,770.

What are the property taxes for 540 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

The property taxes for 540 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 total $16,630.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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