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970 Gretchen Lane, San Jose, CA 95117 Property Information

970 Gretchen Lane, San Jose, CA 95117 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 970 Gretchen Lane, San Jose
Alternate address(es) 972 Gretchen Ln
Zip code 95117
County Santa Clara
Tract 2254
Neighborhood West San Jose
Parcel ID 299-36-018

Sales & Tax Overview for 970 Gretchen Lane, San Jose

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Sale date 10/10/2019
Sale price $1,360,000
Arm's length
Property tax $18,465

Lot & Building Information for 970 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 970 Gretchen Lane, San Jose

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 970 Gretchen Lane, San Jose, CA 95117?

970 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 970 Gretchen Lane, San Jose, CA 95117 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,487,233, the tax amount paid for 970 Gretchen Lane, San Jose, CA 95117 is $18,465.

When was 970 Gretchen Lane, San Jose, CA 95117 last sold and what was the last sale price?

970 Gretchen Lane, San Jose, CA 95117 was last sold in 10/10/2019 for $1,360,000.

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 970 Gretchen Lane, San Jose

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/10/2019 $1,360,000
09/05/1997 $300,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 970 Gretchen Lane, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/31/2022 Deed of Trust 02/01/2042
10/10/2019 Deed of Trust 11/01/2049
10/10/2019 Grant Deed
05/07/2013 Reconveyance
04/15/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 05/01/2043
06/22/2009 Reconveyance
06/22/2009 Substitution Trustee
06/03/2009 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit
02/15/2002 Deed
10/30/2001 Deed
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Property Taxes for 970 Gretchen Lane, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $18,465
Market value $1,487,233

Assessment History for 970 Gretchen Lane, San Jose

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 970 Gretchen Lane, 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 $1,487,233 1.2416 $18,465 +2.66%
2024-2025 $1,458,073 1.2336 $17,987 +0.90%
2023-2024 $1,429,484 1.2471 $17,827 +1.53%
2022-2023 $1,401,455 1.2529 $17,559 +1.19%
2021-2022 $1,373,976 1.263 $17,353 +1.61%

Permits for 970 Gretchen Lane, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
04/13/2004
08/12/2003
07/03/2003
05/23/1984
       
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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 0.31
Leroy Anderson Elementary School 6 Public K-5 341 0.40
Discovery Charter School 7 Charter K-8 535 0.46
Golden State Academy NR Private 1-8 0 0.52
Challenger - Strawberry Park NR Private PK, K-8 504 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 0.31
Discovery Charter School 7 Charter K-8 535 0.46
The Harker School | Middle School NR Private 6-8 0 0.46
Golden State Academy NR Private 1-8 0 0.52
Challenger - Strawberry Park NR Private PK, K-8 504 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 0.48
The Harker School NR Private K-12 1,853 0.63
Archbishop Mitty High School NR Private 9-12 1,768 1.09
As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy NR Private K-10 22 1.15
Sierra Elementary And High School NR Private K-12 63 1.33

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Neighbors for 970 Gretchen Lane, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 970 Gretchen Lane, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
3978 Manzanita Dr, San Jose 12/14/2020
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
986 Gretchen Ln, San Jose 1,536 08/12/2021 $1,560,000
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
519 Century Oaks Way, San Jose 05/03/2022
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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