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171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 Property Information

171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose
Zip code 95116
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood North Valley
Parcel ID 481-19-031

Sales & Tax Overview for 171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose

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Sale date 11/17/2025
Sale price $1,040,000
Arm's length
Property tax $664

Lot & Building Information for 171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose

Building sqft 1,967
Building class Two Family (02)
Acreage 0.12
Lot sqft 5,600
Units 2
Year built 1945
Stories 1
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R-1-8)
School district 17003

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About 171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116?

171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 was built in 1945 and has a total of 1,967 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $51,914, the tax amount paid for 171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 is $663.

When was 171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 last sold?

171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116 was last sold in 02/09/2026.

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 171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/17/2025 $1,040,000

Title Documents for 171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/09/2026 Grant Deed
11/17/2025 Deed of Trust 12/01/2055
11/17/2025 Grant Deed
06/09/2021 Trust Quitclaim Deed
12/27/2017 Deed of Trust 01/01/2048
12/27/2017 Grant Deed
07/14/2017 Deed of Trust 08/01/2047
04/10/2017 Grant Deed
01/11/2007 Deed
08/13/2002 Deed
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Property Taxes for 171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $664
Market value $51,914

Assessment History for 171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $51,914 1.2789 $664 +1.74%
2024-2025 $50,897 1.2821 $653 +1.35%
2023-2024 $49,900 1.2903 $644 +1.98%
2022-2023 $48,923 1.2905 $631 +2.99%
2021-2022 $47,964 1.2782 $613 +1.07%

Permits for 171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose

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05/15/2019
       
       
       
       
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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)
Learning In An Urban Community With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.) 4 Public K-5 261 0.28
San Antonio Elementary School 3 Public K-5 355 0.29
Cesar Chavez Elementary School NR Public K 27 0.30
Ace Charter School 2 Charter 5-8 191 0.41
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep NR Charter K-5 628 0.42

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lee Mathson Middle School NR Public 6-8 216 0.33
Renaissance At Mathson 4 Public 6-8 351 0.33
Ace Charter School 2 Charter 5-8 191 0.41
Adelante Dual Language Academy Ii 4 Public K-8 319 0.73
Aptitud Community Academy At Goss 4 Charter K-8 422 0.91

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Cristo Rey San Jose High School NR Private 9-10 250 0.93
Adult Education Eastside Union NR Public 0 1.07
Adult Education Program NR Public 0 1.07
Pegasus High School 2 Public 11-12 132 1.07
Ace Charter High 4 Charter 9-12 370 1.10

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Neighbors for 171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 171 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
179 S Sunset Ave, San Jose 07/08/2010 $270,000
187 S Sunset Ave, San Jose 10/20/2021 $850,000
175 S Sunset Ave, San Jose
149 S Sunset Ave, San Jose 07/22/2014 $550,000
137 S Sunset Ave, San Jose 03/03/2010 $165,000
1819 Stowe Ave, San Jose 2,376 06/09/2021
124 Oakland Ave, San Jose 05/07/2015 $77,000
120 Oakland Ave, San Jose 12/10/1998
161 S Sunset Ave, San Jose 05/10/2018
115 S Sunset Ave, San Jose 11/05/2021
143 S Sunset Ave, San Jose 08/20/2024 $640,000
138 Oakland Ave, San Jose 06/23/2017
1928 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose 06/13/2024 $3,500,000
144 Oakland Ave, San Jose 02/05/2016
167 S Sunset Ave, San Jose 12/31/2019
111 S Sunset Ave, San Jose 01/11/2022
1710 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose 32,309 07/13/2023 $4,231,818
1979 Stowe Ave, San Jose 01/11/2011 $100,733
1965 Stowe Ave, San Jose 1,080 12/20/2000
1961 Stowe Ave, San Jose 12/04/2025

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