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10521 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA 95127 - Property report

Also known as: 10521 Observatory Dr

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.155

Sale price

$1,000,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
10521 Observatory Dr
San Jose, CA 95127
Zip code
95127
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Alum Rock
Parcel ID
612-16-008

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/06/2023
Sale price
$1,000,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$13,126
Current property tax
$13,037
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.155
Zoning & use
Zoning
Rural Residential (RR-d1)

Area overview

Walk score
9 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
3 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
54051
Ownership

Ownership information for 10521 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 10521 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA 95127

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/06/2023 $1,000,000 XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX, XXXXX
10/05/2021 $900,000 XXX, XXXXX XXXXX, XXXX X
11/12/2004 $479,000 XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/18/2023 Reconveyance XXX, XXXXX
04/18/2023 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/06/2023 Deed of Trust XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/06/2023 Grant Deed XXX, XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX
10/05/2021 Deed of Trust XXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/05/2021 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXX X XXX, XXXXX
10/05/2021 Interspousal Transfer Deed XXX, XXXX XXX XXX, XXXXX
08/20/2021 Affidavit of Death XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX
09/16/2016 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/01/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 10521 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$13,126
Current property tax
$13,037
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,040,400
Land value
$832,320
Building value
$208,080

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,040,400 1.2616 $13,126 +1.42%
2024-2025 $1,020,000 1.2688 $12,942 +10.48%
2023-2024 $918,000 1.276 $11,714 +2.18%
2022-2023 $900,000 1.2738 $11,464 +47.53%
2021-2022 $616,821 1.2599 $7,771 +0.82%
2020-2021 $610,498 1.2625 $7,708 +2.93%
2019-2020 $598,528 1.2511 $7,488 +0.45%
2018-2019 $586,793 1.2704 $7,455 -0.86%
2017-2018 $575,288 1.3071 $7,519 +6.40%
2016-2017 $564,008 1.253 $7,067 -0.32%
Permits

Permit information for 10521 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Foothills Christian Academy NR Private K-8 18 0.57
Heart Academy NR Private K-12 21 0.76
Horace Cureton Elementary School 4 Public K-5 267 0.77
Linda Vista Elementary School 4 Public K-5 450 0.82
St. John Vianney NR Private PK-8 392 1.11
St. John Vianney NR Private PK-8 392 1.11
Voices College-Bound Language Academy At Mt. Pleasant 1 Charter K-8 286 1.37
Millard Mccollam Elementary School 4 Public K-5 411 1.38
White Road Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 10 1.40
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning School 2 Charter K-12 391 1.40
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Foothills Christian Academy NR Private K-8 18 0.57
Joseph George Middle School 2 Public 6-8 390 0.62
Heart Academy NR Private K-12 21 0.76
St. John Vianney NR Private PK-8 392 1.11
Voices College-Bound Language Academy At Mt. Pleasant 1 Charter K-8 286 1.37
White Road Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 10 1.40
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning School 2 Charter K-12 391 1.40
William Sheppard Middle School 3 Public 6-8 492 1.89
Achievekids School NR Private 1-12 49 2.02
Piedmont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 625 2.22
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Heart Academy NR Private K-12 21 0.76
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy 3 Charter 9-12 264 1.35
Latino College Preparatory Academy 6 Charter 9-12 408 1.37
White Road Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 10 1.40
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning School 2 Charter K-12 391 1.40
Escuela Popular/Center For Training And Careers, Family Learning 2 Charter 9-12 528 1.41
Foothill High School 2 Public 11-12 247 1.76
Achievekids School NR Private 1-12 49 2.02
St. Thomas More NR Private K-12 200 2.07
St Thomas More School NR Private K-12 251 2.08

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Neighbors for 10521 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA

10550 Anderson Rd, San Jose 15600 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose 10581 Observatory Dr, San Jose 10486 Anderson Rd, San Jose 15183 Garcal Dr, San Jose 10520 Anderson Rd, San Jose 10445 Anderson Rd, San Jose 10650 Celeo Ln, San Jose 10422 Anderson Rd, San Jose 15560 Lori Anne Ln, San Jose 10340 Anderson Rd, San Jose 10400 Anderson Rd, San Jose 10469 Anderson Rd, San Jose 10310 Anderson Rd, San Jose 10687 Celeo Ln, San Jose 10801 Miguelito Rd, San Jose 15131 Garcal Dr, San Jose 10561 Observatory Dr, San Jose 10501 Observatory Dr, San Jose 10889 Miguelito Rd, San Jose

Nearby ZIP codes for 10521 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA

95110, Santa Clara County, CA 95111, Santa Clara County, CA 95112, Santa Clara County, CA 95113, Santa Clara County, CA 95116, Santa Clara County, CA 95119, Santa Clara County, CA 95121, Santa Clara County, CA 95122, Santa Clara County, CA 95125, Santa Clara County, CA 95126, Santa Clara County, CA 95132, Santa Clara County, CA 95133, Santa Clara County, CA 95135, Santa Clara County, CA 95139, Santa Clara County, CA 95148, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

When was 10521 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA 95127 last sold and what was the sale price?

10521 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA 95127 was last sold on 04/06/2023 for $1,000,000.

What is the assessed value of 10521 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA 95127?

10521 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA 95127 is currently assessed at $1,040,400.

What are the property taxes for 10521 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA 95127?

The property taxes for 10521 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA 95127 total $13,125.

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