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656 Downing Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 - Property report

Also known as: 656 Downing Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.224

Sale price

$889,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
656 Downing Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
Zip code
95128
Neighborhood
Willow Glen
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
282-12-018
Tract
265

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/23/2016
Sale price
$889,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$12,559
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.224
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1-5)

Area overview

Walk score
67 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
47 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
75 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
17022

Ownership information for 656 Downing Avenue, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 656 Downing Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/23/2016 $889,000 XXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
03/19/2012 $549,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X; XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXX
06/14/2011 $390,454 XXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXX XXX; XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/30/2023 Reconveyance XXX, XXXXX X
07/06/2017 Deed of Trust XXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX
01/26/2017 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
12/23/2016 Deed of Trust XXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
12/23/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX, XXXXX X
11/15/2016 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
08/12/2015 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX
03/14/2014 Deed Trust & Request Notice of XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/14/2014 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX
03/19/2012 Deed of Trust & Assignment of XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 656 Downing 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
Property tax
$12,559
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,031,754
Land value
$722,228
Building value
$309,526

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,031,754 1.2172 $12,559 +3.66%
2024-2025 $1,011,524 1.1977 $12,115 +1.45%
2023-2024 $991,691 1.2042 $11,942 +1.09%
2022-2023 $972,247 1.215 $11,813 +1.33%
2021-2022 $953,184 1.2231 $11,658 +2.20%
2020-2021 $943,411 1.2091 $11,407 +0.86%
2019-2020 $924,914 1.2228 $11,310 +2.79%
2018-2019 $906,780 1.2134 $11,003 +1.15%
2017-2018 $889,000 1.2236 $10,877 +58.69%
2016-2017 $582,507 1.1767 $6,854 +1.27%

Permit information for 656 Downing Avenue, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
03/18/2016
04/09/2012
11/08/2006
06/13/2002
05/08/2001

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Risk

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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)
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 0.25
Eitz Chaim Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.46
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 0.64
Blackford Elementary School 4 Charter K-5 374 0.69
Valley Christian Elementary School NR Private K-5 457 0.81
Valley Christian Elementary NR Private K-5 431 0.82
Castlemont Elementary School 3 Charter K-5 452 0.82
Heritage Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.88
Moran Autism Center NR Private 66 0.94
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 0.25
Eitz Chaim Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.46
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 0.64
Monroe Middle School 3 Charter 6-8 729 0.75
Heritage Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.88
Moran Autism Center NR Private 66 0.94
San Jose Christian School NR Private PK-8 277 0.97
Carden Day School NR Private PK-8 129 0.99
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 1.35
Campbell Distance Learning NR Public K-8 598 1.38
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Del Mar High School 5 Public 9-12 1,293 0.23
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 0.25
Middle College High School 9 Public 11-12 15 0.66
Heritage Academy NR Private 1-12 6 0.88
Moran Autism Center NR Private 66 0.94
Pioneer Family Academy NR Private K-12 136 1.32
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 1.48
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 1.48

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Frequently asked questions

When was 656 Downing Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 last sold and what was the sale price?

656 Downing Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 was last sold on 12/23/2016 for $889,000.

What is the assessed value of 656 Downing Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128?

656 Downing Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 is currently assessed at $1,031,754.

What are the property taxes for 656 Downing Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128?

The property taxes for 656 Downing Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 total $12,558.

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