| Primary address | 491 Westlake Drive, San Jose |
| Alternate address(es) | 493 Westlake Dr |
| Zip code | 95117 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Tract | 2435 |
| Neighborhood | West San Jose |
| Parcel ID | 303-27-032 |
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| Sale date | 11/02/2016 |
| Sale price | $1,170,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $16,528 |
| Building sqft | 2,565 |
| Building class | Two Family (02) |
| Acreage | 0.16 |
| Lot sqft | 7,371 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1961 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Zoning district | Two Family Residential (R-2) |
| School district | 17019 |
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491 Westlake Drive, San Jose, CA 95117 was built in 1961 and has a total of 2,565 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 491 Westlake Drive, San Jose, CA 95117 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,357,880, the tax amount paid for 491 Westlake Drive, San Jose, CA 95117 is $16,528.
When was 491 Westlake Drive, San Jose, CA 95117 last sold and what was the last sale price?491 Westlake Drive, San Jose, CA 95117 was last sold in 11/02/2016 for $1,170,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 491 Westlake Drive, San Jose, CA 95117. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $16,528 |
| Market value | $1,357,880 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 491 Westlake Drive, 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 | $1,357,880 | 1.2172 | $16,528 | +3.66% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,331,256 | 1.1977 | $15,944 | +1.45% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,305,154 | 1.2042 | $15,717 | +1.09% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,279,563 | 1.215 | $15,547 | +1.33% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,254,475 | 1.2231 | $15,343 | +2.20% |
The complete history of permits filed for 491 Westlake Drive, San Jose, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | D (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 491 Westlake Drive, San Jose to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harker School | NR | Private | K-12 | 1,853 | 0.23 |
| Orion Montessori School LLC | NR | Private | PK-K | 17 | 0.46 |
| Orion Montessori School LLC | NR | Private | PK-K | 17 | 0.46 |
| West Valley Middle School | NR | Private | 5-8 | 119 | 0.48 |
| Lynhaven Elementary School | 4 | Charter | K-5 | 478 | 0.65 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harker School | NR | Private | K-12 | 1,853 | 0.23 |
| The Harker School | Middle School | NR | Private | 6-8 | 0 | 0.43 |
| West Valley Middle School | NR | Private | 5-8 | 119 | 0.48 |
| Golden State Academy | NR | Private | 1-8 | 0 | 0.82 |
| Beginning Steps To Independence | NR | Private | 0 | 0.89 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harker School | NR | Private | K-12 | 1,853 | 0.23 |
| Boynton High School | 3 | Public | 9-12 | 179 | 0.52 |
| Beginning Steps To Independence | NR | Private | 0 | 0.89 | |
| Sierra Elementary And High School | NR | Private | K-12 | 63 | 0.95 |
| Pacific Autism Center For Education | NR | Private | 1-12 | 42 | 1.16 |
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Here are the neighbors for 491 Westlake Drive, San Jose.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 521 Westlake Dr, San Jose | 2,239 | 02/11/2015 | $770,000 |
| 489 Westlake Dr, San Jose | 1,996 | 01/15/2004 | $630,000 |
| 483 Westlake Dr, San Jose | 2,239 | 03/13/2014 | $675,000 |
| 317 Boynton Ave, San Jose | 01/27/2015 | ||
| 545 Northlake Dr, San Jose | 2,992 | 06/08/2017 | |
| 520 Westlake Dr, San Jose | 1,996 | 08/21/2023 | |
| 319 Boynton Ave, San Jose | 07/14/2003 | $445,000 | |
| 513 Northlake Dr, San Jose | 2,992 | 03/22/2022 | $201,712 |
| 498 Westlake Dr, San Jose | 1,996 | 03/01/2012 | |
| 527 Westlake Dr, San Jose | 2,239 | 08/22/2024 | |
| 488 Northlake Dr, San Jose | 1,996 | 06/21/1995 | |
| 484 Northlake Dr, San Jose | 2,389 | 10/25/2012 | $695,000 |
| 508 Westlake Dr, San Jose | 1,996 | 04/10/2024 | $1,600,000 |
| 503 Westlake Dr, San Jose | 2,239 | 02/23/2012 | |
| 494 Northlake Dr, San Jose | 2,429 | 10/23/2023 | |
| 468 Westlake Dr, San Jose | 2,353 | 08/31/2023 | $1,550,000 |
| 540 Northlake Dr, San Jose | 1,996 | 07/11/2018 | |
| 480 Northlake Dr, San Jose | 2,239 | 12/27/2017 | $1,150,000 |
| 512 Westlake Dr, San Jose | 1,996 | 09/22/2025 | |
| 540 Westlake Dr, San Jose | 1,996 | 02/19/2016 |