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397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 Property Information

397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose
Zip code 95126
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Downtown San Jose
Parcel ID 277-17-037

Sales & Tax Overview for 397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

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Property tax $3,742

Lot & Building Information for 397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

Building sqft 8,002
Building class Five or More Family (04)
Acreage 0.29
Lot sqft 12,950
Units 10
Year built 1970
Stories 2
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School district 17012

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Other Property Data for 397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

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About 397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was built in 1970 and has a total of 8,002 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $284,344, the tax amount paid for 397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 is $3,742.

When was 397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 last sold?

397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was last sold in 06/21/2021.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 10 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/21/2021 Trust Transfer Deed
02/25/2021 Trust Transfer Deed
01/04/2018 Trust Transfer Deed
               
               
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Property Taxes for 397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $3,742
Market value $284,344

Assessment History for 397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $284,344 1.3161 $3,742 +4.23%
2024-2025 $278,770 1.2879 $3,590 +1.79%
2023-2024 $273,305 1.2906 $3,527 +0.14%
2022-2023 $267,947 1.3146 $3,522 +0.90%
2021-2022 $262,694 1.3288 $3,491 +1.83%

Permits for 397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
08/09/2021
04/13/2021
04/09/2021
08/21/2015
       
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Demographics by Zip Code

Total population 38,327
Median age 34.9
Average household income $176,993
Family households 53.5%
Occupied housing units 16,187
Owner occupied units 32.9%
Average number of people per household 2.35
Median year structure built 1984
Median value for units with a mortgage $1,230,000
Median value for units without a mortgage $1,170,000

Risk

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 397 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1577 Sandra Kay CT, San Jose 10/15/2024 $845,000
309 S Buena Vista Ave, San Jose 05/20/2025 $1,315,000
1583 Sandra Kay CT, San Jose 02/27/2023 $770,000
461 Clifton Ave, San Jose 02/06/2024
3217 Golf Dr, San Jose 04/30/2026 $1,300,000
483 S Buena Vista Ave, San Jose 7,580 11/30/2022
1570 W San Carlos St, San Jose 3,744 12/24/2014
1558 W San Carlos St, San Jose 2,250 08/18/2020
3231 Golf Dr, San Jose 12/13/2007
460 S Buena Vista Ave, San Jose 2,852 10/09/2024
320 S Buena Vista Ave, San Jose 07/26/1996 $132,000
395 S Buena Vista Ave, San Jose 2,592 01/11/2018
385 S Buena Vista Ave, San Jose 2,308
327 S Buena Vista Ave, San Jose 10/24/2017
368 S Buena Vista Ave, San Jose 5,365 01/22/2010
361 S Buena Vista Ave, San Jose 03/29/2013 $347,500
451 S Buena Vista Ave, San Jose 2,363 06/09/2021
351 S Buena Vista Ave, San Jose 05/28/2015
315 S Buena Vista Ave, San Jose 06/27/2019
1574 W San Carlos St, San Jose 396 12/31/2015 $440,000

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