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5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 Property Information

5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose
Alternate address(es) 5544 Thornwood Dr
Zip code 95123
County Santa Clara
Tract 5180
Neighborhood Blossom Valley
Parcel ID 464-35-004

Sales & Tax Overview for 5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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Property tax $1,827

Lot & Building Information for 5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

Building sqft 2,153
Building class Two Family (02)
Acreage 0.16
Lot sqft 7,050
Units 2
Year built 1974
Stories 1
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R-1-8(PD))

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About 5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123?

5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 was built in 1974 and has a total of 2,153 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $151,264, the tax amount paid for 5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 is $1,827.

When was 5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 last sold?

5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 was last sold in 05/17/2021.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/17/2021 Grant Deed
02/12/2021 Grant Deed
02/12/2021 Grant Deed
07/24/2013 Correction to Trust Transfer Deed
05/23/2013 Trust Transfer Deed
05/23/2013 Quitclaim Deed
03/07/2013 Affidavit of Death/Affidavit D
05/31/2006 Deed
10/19/1994 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $1,827
Market value $151,264

Assessment History for 5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $151,264 1.2079 $1,827 +7.38%
2024-2025 $148,299 1.1474 $1,702 +1.50%
2023-2024 $145,392 1.1531 $1,677 -89.52%
2022-2023 $1,371,900 1.1661 $15,998 +876.66%
2021-2022 $139,748 1.1723 $1,638 +1.77%

Permits for 5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
03/07/1974
09/11/1973
08/22/1973
04/16/1973
       
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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)
Allen at Steinbeck School 2 Public K-5 394 0.36
Liberty High (Alternative) School 2 Public 3-12 217 0.80
Holy Family School NR Private PK-8 331 0.81
Holy Family School NR Private PK-8 331 0.81
Frost (Earl) Elementary School 6 Public K-6 295 1.16

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Liberty High (Alternative) School 2 Public 3-12 217 0.80
Holy Family School NR Private PK-8 331 0.81
Indigo Program 6 Public K-8 269 1.16
Spectrum Center Inc - San Jose NR Private K-12 52 1.17
Discovery Charter 2 4 Charter K-8 488 1.27

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Gunderson High School 5 Public 9-12 921 0.49
Liberty High (Alternative) School 2 Public 3-12 217 0.80
Spectrum Center Inc - San Jose NR Private K-12 52 1.17
Apostles Lutheran School NR Private K-12 202 1.32
Almaden Hills Academy NR Private 1-12 7 1.37

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Neighbors for 5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 5542 Thornwood Drive, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5514 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,153 12/01/2023
583 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 08/26/2011 $425,454
577 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 07/22/2021
595 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 05/20/2019 $1,050,000
593 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 04/22/2020
589 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 03/08/2021
581 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 05/20/2025
5472 Woodhurst Ln, San Jose 06/21/2022 $1,222,000
5489 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,418 07/02/2024
5545 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,291 09/25/2009 $518,500
5488 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,153 05/27/2016
5462 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,153 08/29/2018
5501 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,291 06/29/2023
5478 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,153 01/10/1989 $251,000
559 Kings Cross Way, San Jose
5533 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,418 11/19/2020
587 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 11/14/2012
575 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 04/26/2024
551 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 01/04/2013
5434 Glenburry Way, San Jose 2,153 04/30/2024

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