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10561 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA 95127 - Property report

Also known as: 10561 Observatory Dr

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.174

Sale price

$530,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
10561 Observatory Dr
San Jose, CA 95127
Zip code
95127
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Alum Rock
Parcel ID
612-16-010
Tract
118

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/19/2004
Sale price
$530,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$9,320
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.174
Zoning & use
Zoning
Rural Residential (RR-d1)

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 10561 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 10561 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA 95127

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/19/2004 $530,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
12/11/2003 $515,995 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/03/2020 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
03/12/2020 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/13/2017 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/15/2007 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX
10/19/2004 Deed XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX, XXXXX
12/11/2003 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
03/06/1996 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 10561 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
Property tax
$9,320
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$738,757
Land value
$418,166
Building value
$320,591

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $738,757 1.2616 $9,320 +1.42%
2024-2025 $724,272 1.2688 $9,190 +1.42%
2023-2024 $710,072 1.276 $9,061 +2.18%
2022-2023 $696,150 1.2738 $8,868 +3.12%
2021-2022 $682,501 1.2599 $8,599 +0.83%
2020-2021 $675,504 1.2625 $8,528 +2.93%
2019-2020 $662,260 1.2511 $8,286 +0.45%
2018-2019 $649,275 1.2704 $8,248 -0.86%
2017-2018 $636,545 1.3071 $8,320 +6.40%
2016-2017 $624,065 1.253 $7,820 -0.32%

Permit information for 10561 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
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Fire hazard zones

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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 0.56
Horace Cureton Elementary School 4 Public K-5 267 0.77
Heart Academy NR Private K-12 21 0.77
Linda Vista Elementary School 4 Public K-5 450 0.80
St. John Vianney NR Private PK-8 392 1.09
St. John Vianney NR Private PK-8 392 1.09
Millard Mccollam Elementary School 4 Public K-5 411 1.35
Voices College-Bound Language Academy At Mt. Pleasant 1 Charter K-8 286 1.37
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning School 2 Charter K-12 391 1.39
White Road Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 10 1.39
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Foothills Christian Academy NR Private K-8 18 0.56
Joseph George Middle School 2 Public 6-8 390 0.61
Heart Academy NR Private K-12 21 0.77
St. John Vianney NR Private PK-8 392 1.09
Voices College-Bound Language Academy At Mt. Pleasant 1 Charter K-8 286 1.37
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning School 2 Charter K-12 391 1.39
White Road Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 10 1.39
William Sheppard Middle School 3 Public 6-8 492 1.86
Achievekids School NR Private 1-12 49 2.02
Piedmont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 625 2.19
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Heart Academy NR Private K-12 21 0.77
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy 3 Charter 9-12 264 1.35
Latino College Preparatory Academy 6 Charter 9-12 408 1.38
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning School 2 Charter K-12 391 1.39
Escuela Popular/Center For Training And Careers, Family Learning 2 Charter 9-12 528 1.39
White Road Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 10 1.39
Foothill High School 2 Public 11-12 247 1.75
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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Frequently asked questions

When was 10561 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA 95127 last sold and what was the sale price?

10561 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA 95127 was last sold on 10/19/2004 for $530,000.

What is the assessed value of 10561 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA 95127?

10561 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA 95127 is currently assessed at $738,757.

What are the property taxes for 10561 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA 95127?

The property taxes for 10561 Observatory Drive, San Jose, CA 95127 total $9,320.

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