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159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 Property Information

159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose
Zip code 95126
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Downtown San Jose
Parcel ID 261-31-012

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose

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Sale date 03/15/2012
Sale price $750,000
Arm's length
Property tax $11,379

Lot & Building Information for 159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose

Building sqft 2,990
Building class Five or More Family (04)
Acreage 0.11
Lot sqft 5,120
Units 5
Year built 1961
Stories 2
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About 159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was built in 1961 and has a total of 2,990 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $942,033, the tax amount paid for 159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 is $11,378.

When was 159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 last sold?

159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was last sold in 01/11/2018.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 5 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/15/2012 $750,000
01/13/1993 $275,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/18/2018 Reconveyance
09/05/2018 Deed of Trust
01/11/2018 Grant Deed
09/26/2017 Amendment/Modification Deed of Trust
09/26/2017 Certification of Trust
05/25/2016 Trust Transfer Deed
12/10/2015 Interspousal Grant Deed
04/20/2012 Deed Trust/Assignment & Fixtur 05/01/2027
03/15/2012 Grant Deed
01/13/1993 Deed
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Property Taxes for 159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $11,379
Market value $942,033

Assessment History for 159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $942,033 1.2079 $11,379 +7.38%
2024-2025 $923,562 1.1474 $10,597 +1.50%
2023-2024 $905,454 1.1531 $10,441 +0.86%
2022-2023 $887,701 1.1661 $10,351 +1.47%
2021-2022 $870,296 1.1723 $10,202 +1.78%

Permits for 159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
09/03/2025
07/09/2024
07/09/2024
10/27/2022
10/09/2012
10/28/2011
09/27/2011
06/17/2005
09/02/1994
05/16/1968
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Demographics By Zip Code

Total population 38,239
Median age 34
Average household income $168,767
Family households 53.2%
Occupied housing units 15,920
Owner occupied units 34.2%
Average number of people per household 2
Median year structure built 1981
Median value for units with a mortgage $1,223,300
Median value for units without a mortgage $1,129,300

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 159 South Morrison Avenue, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
169 S Morrison Ave, San Jose 10/25/2011
155 S Morrison Ave, San Jose 08/03/2020
167 Rainier St, San Jose
171 S Morrison Ave, San Jose 05/06/2020
178 Rainier St, San Jose 08/12/2021 $1,350,000
151 Cleaves Ave, San Jose 08/15/2024
145 S Morrison Ave, San Jose 09/03/2025
1064 The Alameda, San Jose 24,200 12/29/2017
65 S Morrison Ave, San Jose 08/19/2016
176 Rainier St, San Jose 04/17/1995 $145,000
940 W San Fernando St, San Jose 09/02/2022
97 Atlas Ave, San Jose 2,040 04/12/2004
1034 W San Fernando St, San Jose 04/01/2020 $1,702,000
127 Cleaves Ave, San Jose 06/25/2021
135 S Morrison Ave, San Jose 3,751 08/06/2021 $2,125,000
175 S Morrison Ave, San Jose
1030 W San Fernando St, San Jose 09/05/2014 $696,000
111 S Morrison Ave, San Jose 08/15/2011
63 S Morrison Ave, San Jose 09/08/2021 $1,140,000
59 S Morrison Ave, San Jose 2,348 10/06/2014

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