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1281 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 - Property report

Also known as: 1281 Martin Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Year built

1925

Acreage

0.16

Sale price

$2,365,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1281 Martin Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
Zip code
95126
Neighborhood
Downtown San Jose
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
261-24-043

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/26/2024
Sale price
$2,365,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$29,138
Current property tax
$29,054
Building
Property type
Single Family
Year built
1925
Lot
Acreage
0.16
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1-8)

Area overview

Walk score
85 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
52 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
82 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 1281 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 1281 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/26/2024 $2,365,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX; XXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX; XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
11/21/2017 $1,455,000 XXXXXX, XXXX; XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
05/11/2011 $885,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXX; XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/03/2024 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX
04/26/2024 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
04/26/2024 Corporation Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/26/2024 Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/12/2022 Grant Deed to Revocable Trust XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
08/03/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX
07/28/2021 Deed of Trust XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX
07/27/2021 Deed of Trust XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/15/2017 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
11/21/2017 Deed of Trust XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1281 Martin 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
$29,138
Current property tax
$29,054
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,412,300
Land value
$1,428,000
Building value
$984,300

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $2,412,300 1.2079 $29,138 +56.46%
2024-2025 $1,623,076 1.1474 $18,623 +1.50%
2023-2024 $1,591,252 1.1531 $18,349 +0.86%
2022-2023 $1,560,052 1.1661 $18,192 +1.46%
2021-2022 $1,529,464 1.1723 $17,930 +1.78%
2020-2021 $1,513,782 1.1637 $17,616 +1.89%
2019-2020 $1,484,100 1.165 $17,290 +4.95%
2018-2019 $1,455,000 1.1322 $16,474 +41.07%
2017-2018 $976,676 1.1957 $11,678 +0.62%
2016-2017 $957,527 1.2121 $11,606 +0.46%
Permits

Permit information for 1281 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/11/2022
12/16/2021
07/30/2021
10/01/1987
10/01/1987

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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)
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.23
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.23
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.29
Njeri's Morning Glory School and Art Center NR Private PK, K-5 36 0.42
Njeri's Morning Glory School and Art Center NR Private PK, K-5 36 0.42
Merritt Trace Elementary School 4 Public K-5 831 0.53
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.74
Gardner Elementary School 4 Public K-5 389 1.23
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 1.41
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.23
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.29
Herbert Hoover Middle School 3 Public 6-8 971 0.51
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.66
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.74
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.99
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.99
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 1.41
River Glen School 6 Public K-8 439 1.66
Muwekma Ohlone Middle 4 Public 6-8 630 1.81
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.29
Abraham Lincoln High School 6 Public 9-12 1,693 0.55
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.66
Bellarmine College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 1,640 0.89
Bellarmine College Preparatory NR Private 9-12 1,648 0.90
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.99
Middle College High School 9 Public 11-12 15 1.35
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.93
Del Mar High School 5 Public 9-12 1,293 2.03

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Neighbors for 1281 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA

1257 Martin Ave, San Jose 1115 Sierra Ave, San Jose 1148 Martin Ave, San Jose 4923 Speak Ln, San Jose 1265 Martin Ave, San Jose 1122 Martin Ave, San Jose 1158 Martin Ave, San Jose 1642 Branham Ln #E, San Jose 4921 Speak Ln, San Jose 1638 Branham Ln #G, San Jose 4919 Speak Ln, San Jose 1241 Martin Ave, San Jose 1225 Martin Ave, San Jose 1644 Branham Ln #E, San Jose 1127 Sierra Ave, San Jose 5170 Meridian Ave, San Jose 4915 Speak Ln, San Jose 1137 Yvette CT, San Jose 1133 Yvette CT, San Jose 1249 Martin Ave, San Jose

Nearby ZIP codes for 1281 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA

95110, Santa Clara County, CA 95112, Santa Clara County, CA 95113, Santa Clara County, CA 95116, Santa Clara County, CA 95117, Santa Clara County, CA 95118, Santa Clara County, CA 95122, Santa Clara County, CA 95125, Santa Clara County, CA 95128, Santa Clara County, CA 95129, Santa Clara County, CA 95130, Santa Clara County, CA 95133, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1281 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

The development at 1281 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was built in 1925.

When was 1281 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 last sold and what was the sale price?

1281 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was last sold on 04/26/2024 for $2,365,000.

What is the assessed value of 1281 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

1281 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 is currently assessed at $2,412,300.

What are the property taxes for 1281 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

The property taxes for 1281 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 total $29,138.

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