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981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 Property Information

981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose
Zip code 95125
County Santa Clara
Tract 159
Neighborhood Willow Glen
Parcel ID 429-26-063

Sales & Tax Overview for 981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose

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Sale date 09/18/2024
Sale price $2,980,000
Arm's length
Property tax $35,995

Lot & Building Information for 981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.131
Year built 2024
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R-1-8)

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About 981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose

When was 981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 built?

981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 was built in 2024.

What is the assessed value of 981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,980,000, the tax amount paid for 981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 is $35,995.

When was 981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 last sold?

981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 was last sold in 03/14/2025.

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Past Sales & Property History for 981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/18/2024 $2,980,000
09/03/2021 $1,250,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/14/2025 Grant Deed
09/18/2024 Deed of Trust 10/01/2054
09/18/2024 Grant Deed
12/26/2023 Grant Deed
09/03/2021 Deed of Trust 09/01/2051
09/03/2021 Interspousal Transfer Deed
09/03/2021 Interspousal Transfer Deed
09/03/2021 Grant Deed
03/14/2011 Deed
04/28/2008 Deed
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Property Taxes for 981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $35,995
Market value $2,980,000

Assessment History for 981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 981 Ellis Avenue, 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 $2,980,000 1.2079 $35,995 +93.97%
2024-2025 $1,617,350 1.1474 $18,557 +26.22%
2023-2024 $1,275,000 1.1531 $14,702 +0.86%
2022-2023 $1,250,000 1.1661 $14,576 +302.33%
2021-2022 $309,050 1.1723 $3,623 +1.78%

Permits for 981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
01/18/2023
12/07/2021
02/26/2019
02/28/1968
12/26/1941
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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)
Willow Glen Elementary School 6 Public K-5 699 0.36
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School 8 Public K-5 300 0.39
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School 3 Public K-5 338 0.39
River Glen School 6 Public K-8 439 0.80
Private Educational Network School NR Private K-12 0 0.95

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Willow Glen Middle School 4 Public 6-8 1,155 0.78
River Glen School 6 Public K-8 439 0.80
Private Educational Network School NR Private K-12 0 0.95
University Preparatory Academy Charter 8 Charter 7-12 713 1.08
As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy NR Private K-12 37 1.23

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Willow Glen High School 7 Public 9-12 1,656 0.81
Private Educational Network School NR Private K-12 0 0.95
University Preparatory Academy Charter 8 Charter 7-12 713 1.08
As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy NR Private K-12 37 1.23
Presentation High School NR Private 9-12 755 1.28

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Neighbors for 981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 981 Ellis Avenue, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1001 Ellis Ave, San Jose 11/21/2024 $144,000
1141 Pine Ave, San Jose 05/09/2018
1159 Pine Ave, San Jose 07/29/2002
1004 Louise Ave, San Jose 01/07/1997
1119 Pine Ave, San Jose 03/16/2016 $1,250,000
1123 Pine Ave, San Jose 09/06/2023 $3,059,000
1145 Pine Ave, San Jose 03/08/2017
1153 Pine Ave, San Jose 06/22/2007 $1,725,000
1034 Louise Ave, San Jose 04/22/2026
1070 Louise Ave, San Jose 01/26/2022 $2,400,000
1011 Ellis Ave, San Jose
1071 Ellis Ave, San Jose 08/04/2021
1024 Louise Ave, San Jose 08/11/2017
984 Louise Ave, San Jose 11/12/2024
1660 Lincoln Ave, San Jose 08/12/2010
1670 Lincoln Ave, San Jose 06/26/2018 $1,730,000
1678 Lincoln Ave, San Jose 2,080 08/10/2016
961 Ellis Ave, San Jose 11/09/2022 $1,600,000
1686 Lincoln Ave, San Jose 2,080 02/05/2013

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