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986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose, CA 95117 Property Information

986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose, CA 95117 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose
Alternate address(es) 988 Gretchen Ln
Zip code 95117
County Santa Clara
Tract 2254
Neighborhood West San Jose
Parcel ID 299-36-016

Sales & Tax Overview for 986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose

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Sale date 08/12/2021
Sale price $1,560,000
Arm's length
Property tax $21,082

Lot & Building Information for 986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose

Building sqft 1,536
Building class Two Family (02)
Acreage 0.15
Lot sqft 6,615
Units 2
Year built 1960
Stories 1
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Zoning district Two Family Residential (R-2)
School district 17046

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About 986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose, CA 95117?

986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose, CA 95117 was built in 1960 and has a total of 1,536 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose, CA 95117 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,697,932, the tax amount paid for 986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose, CA 95117 is $21,081.

When was 986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose, CA 95117 last sold and what was the last sale price?

986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose, CA 95117 was last sold in 08/12/2021 for $1,560,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/12/2021 $1,560,000
08/11/2016 $1,000,000
07/01/1988 $220,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/22/2021 Deed of Trust 10/01/2036
08/12/2021 Grant Deed
06/07/2018 Agreement
Notice Assessment
03/27/2018 Ucc - Financing Statement
08/11/2016 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 09/01/2046
08/11/2016 Grant Deed
08/11/2016 Affidavit
11/01/2006 Deed
07/01/1988 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $21,082
Market value $1,697,932

Assessment History for 986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,697,932 1.2416 $21,082 +2.66%
2024-2025 $1,664,640 1.2336 $20,535 +0.90%
2023-2024 $1,632,000 1.2471 $20,353 +1.53%
2022-2023 $1,600,000 1.2529 $20,046 +48.03%
2021-2022 $1,072,200 1.263 $13,542 +1.62%

Permits for 986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose

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06/06/1988
       
       
       
       
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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
West Valley Middle School NR Private 5-8 119 0.33
Leroy Anderson Elementary School 6 Public K-5 341 0.38
Discovery Charter School 7 Charter K-8 535 0.44
Golden State Academy NR Private 1-8 0 0.54
San-Iku Gakuin NR Private PK-9 431 0.58

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
West Valley Middle School NR Private 5-8 119 0.33
Discovery Charter School 7 Charter K-8 535 0.44
The Harker School | Middle School NR Private 6-8 0 0.47
Golden State Academy NR Private 1-8 0 0.54
San-Iku Gakuin NR Private PK-9 431 0.58

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Boynton High School 3 Public 9-12 179 0.49
The Harker School NR Private K-12 1,853 0.65
Archbishop Mitty High School NR Private 9-12 1,768 1.10
As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy NR Private K-10 22 1.13
Sierra Elementary And High School NR Private K-12 63 1.35

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Neighbors for 986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 986 Gretchen Lane, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
3978 Manzanita Dr, San Jose 12/14/2020
3990 Manzanita Dr, San Jose 04/21/2026
970 Gretchen Ln, San Jose 1,536 10/10/2019 $1,360,000
4149 Olga Dr, San Jose 1,536 01/24/2017 $1,113,000
524 Hassinger Rd, San Jose
543 Century Oaks Way, San Jose 08/21/2024 $1,429,000
805 Desert Isle Dr, San Jose 2,461 09/01/1989 $365,000
909 Desert Isle Dr, San Jose 2,441 04/23/1999 $433,000
907 Gretchen Ln, San Jose 1,536 12/15/2017
936 Gretchen Ln, San Jose 1,536 05/07/2018 $1,415,000
3966 Manzanita Dr, San Jose
4125 Olga Dr, San Jose 1,883 12/28/2017
981 Desert Isle Dr, San Jose 2,007 10/21/2025
961 Desert Isle Dr, San Jose 2,073 12/04/2015
995 Desert Isle Dr, San Jose 2,248 02/07/2022
4139 Olga Dr, San Jose 1,536 10/29/2002
4169 Olga Dr, San Jose 1,536 12/29/2025
973 Desert Isle Dr, San Jose 2,007 06/15/2017
949 Desert Isle Dr, San Jose 2,083 06/12/2014 $789,000
4111 Olga Dr, San Jose 1,586 09/23/2016

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