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5197 Rafton Drive, San Jose, CA 95124 Property Information

5197 Rafton Drive, San Jose, CA 95124 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5197 Rafton Drive, San Jose
Zip code 95124
County Santa Clara
Tract 4502
Neighborhood Cambrian Park
Parcel ID 567-06-047

Sales & Tax Overview for 5197 Rafton Drive, San Jose

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Sale date 11/17/2021
Sale price $2,300,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $29,973

Lot & Building Information for 5197 Rafton Drive, San Jose

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.204 i
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R-1-8)
School district 17076

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About 5197 Rafton Drive, San Jose

What is the assessed value of 5197 Rafton Drive, San Jose, CA 95124 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,380,000, the tax amount paid for 5197 Rafton Drive, San Jose, CA 95124 is $30,061.

When was 5197 Rafton Drive, San Jose, CA 95124 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5197 Rafton Drive, San Jose, CA 95124 was last sold in 11/17/2021 for $2,300,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 5197 Rafton Drive, San Jose

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/17/2021 $2,300,000
12/10/2007 $840,000
10/16/2007 $782,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 5197 Rafton Drive, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
11/17/2021 Deed of Trust 12/01/2051
11/17/2021 Grant Deed
10/28/2015 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit
07/12/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 08/01/2042
11/30/2011 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit
06/03/2009 Deed
12/10/2007 Deed
10/16/2007 Deed
05/24/2006 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5197 Rafton Drive, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $30,062
Current property tax $29,973
Market value $2,380,000

Assessment History for 5197 Rafton Drive, San Jose

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $2,380,000 1.2631 $30,062 +13.48%
2024-2025 $2,115,000 1.2525 $26,490 +7.62%
2023-2024 $1,960,000 1.2559 $24,616 -14.57%
2022-2023 $2,300,000 1.2528 $28,814 +408.37%
2021-2022 $449,897 1.2598 $5,668 +1.64%

Permits for 5197 Rafton Drive, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
05/26/2023
05/10/1999
10/17/1996
12/31/1968
       
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Risk

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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)
St. Timothy's Christian Academy NR Private PK-5 105 0.26
St. Timothy's Christian Academy NR Private PK-5 105 0.26
Challenger - Harwood NR Private PK, K-4 198 0.38
Challenger - Harwood NR Private PK, K-4 198 0.38
Lietz Elementary School 5 Public K-5 551 0.39

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Dartmouth Middle School 6 Public 6-8 824 0.57
Beacon School NR Private 6-12 0 0.65
Almaden Preparatory School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.69
Champion School NR Private PK, K-8 139 0.70
Champion School NR Private PK, K-11 141 0.70

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Leigh High School 9 Public 9-12 1,812 0.65
Beacon School NR Private 6-12 0 0.65
Champion School NR Private PK, K-11 141 0.70
Highland Institute for Better Education NR Private K-12 0 0.84
Branham High School 8 Public 9-12 1,990 0.97

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Neighbors for 5197 Rafton Drive, San Jose

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5229 Rafton Dr, San Jose 01/28/2025
1666 Nora Way, San Jose 08/12/2021
5198 Alan Ave, San Jose 07/18/2019 $1,300,000
1647 Merrill Dr, San Jose 7,430 02/04/2021
5285 Alan Ave, San Jose 04/13/2022 $2,151,000
1645 Merrill Dr, San Jose 3,200 12/30/2015
1643 Merrill Dr, San Jose 3,200 01/19/2023
5220 Rafton Dr, San Jose 01/17/2017
4930 Harwood Rd, San Jose 11/30/2020
4905 Alan Ave, San Jose 09/30/2010
1619 Clovis Ave, San Jose 02/25/2022 $1,680,000
1623 Clovis Ave, San Jose 03/22/1999
1627 Clovis Ave, San Jose 05/10/2013
5212 Rafton Dr, San Jose 04/16/2020
1651 Merrill Dr, San Jose 3,200 10/08/2020 $1,630,000
1667 Clovis Ave, San Jose 11/10/2015 $1,003,500
1641 Merrill Dr, San Jose 3,200 02/12/2021
5401 Camden Ave, San Jose 19,920 03/30/1989 $1,885,500
1647 Clovis Ave, San Jose 10/13/2011
1651 Clovis Ave, San Jose 10/12/2011

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