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971 Orchid Way, San Jose, CA 95117 - Property report

Also known as: 971 Orchid Way

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.157

Sale price

$667,909

General Information

Address
Primary address
971 Orchid Way
San Jose, CA 95117
Zip code
95117
Neighborhood
West San Jose
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
299-35-049
Tract
2790

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/29/2003
Sale price
$667,909
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$12,220
Current property tax
$12,133
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.157
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1-8)

Area overview

Walk score
61 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
40 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
71 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
17046

Ownership information for 971 Orchid Way, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 971 Orchid Way, San Jose, CA 95117

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/29/2003 $667,909 XXXXXX, XXXX XXXX & XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXX
06/19/1996 $252,500 XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

More about Santa Clara County property records.

Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/19/2018 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX
04/29/2003 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXXX & XXXXX
07/31/2002 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXX X
06/19/1996 Deed XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 971 Orchid Way, 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
$12,220
Current property tax
$12,133
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$984,202
Land value
$579,325
Building value
$404,877

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $984,202 1.2416 $12,220 +2.66%
2024-2025 $964,905 1.2336 $11,903 +0.90%
2023-2024 $945,986 1.2471 $11,797 +1.53%
2022-2023 $927,438 1.2529 $11,620 +1.18%
2021-2022 $909,254 1.263 $11,484 +1.62%
2020-2021 $899,932 1.2558 $11,301 +5.45%
2019-2020 $867,287 1.2357 $10,717 +2.42%
2018-2019 $850,282 1.2306 $10,464 +1.11%
2017-2018 $833,611 1.2415 $10,349 +5.15%
2016-2017 $817,267 1.2043 $9,842 +0.61%

Permit information for 971 Orchid Way, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/30/2021
04/10/2021
03/28/2019
03/13/2019
06/02/2010

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

Daily traffic map

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
West Valley Middle School NR Private 5-8 119 0.27
Leroy Anderson Elementary School 6 Public K-5 341 0.37
Discovery Charter School 7 Charter K-8 535 0.45
Golden State Academy NR Private 1-8 0 0.56
The Harker School NR Private K-12 1,853 0.59
Challenger - Strawberry Park NR Private PK, K-8 504 0.64
Challenger - Strawberry Park NR Private PK, K-8 504 0.64
Easterbrook Discovery 8 Public K-8 954 0.72
Lynhaven Elementary School 4 Charter K-5 478 0.77
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
West Valley Middle School NR Private 5-8 119 0.27
The Harker School | Middle School NR Private 6-8 0 0.39
Discovery Charter School 7 Charter K-8 535 0.45
Golden State Academy NR Private 1-8 0 0.56
The Harker School NR Private K-12 1,853 0.59
Challenger - Strawberry Park NR Private PK, K-8 504 0.64
Easterbrook Discovery 8 Public K-8 954 0.72
Latimer Elementary School 5 Public K-8 492 1.18
Moreland Middle School 5 Public 6-8 783 1.48
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Boynton High School 3 Public 9-12 179 0.41
The Harker School NR Private K-12 1,853 0.59
Archbishop Mitty High School NR Private 9-12 1,768 1.16
As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy NR Private K-10 22 1.17
Sierra Elementary And High School NR Private K-12 63 1.34
Heritage Academy NR Private 1-12 6 1.47
Lynbrook High School 10 Public 9-12 1,741 1.76

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Frequently asked questions

When was 971 Orchid Way, San Jose, CA 95117 last sold and what was the sale price?

971 Orchid Way, San Jose, CA 95117 was last sold on 04/29/2003 for $667,909.

What is the assessed value of 971 Orchid Way, San Jose, CA 95117?

971 Orchid Way, San Jose, CA 95117 is currently assessed at $984,202.

What are the property taxes for 971 Orchid Way, San Jose, CA 95117?

The property taxes for 971 Orchid Way, San Jose, CA 95117 total $12,219.

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