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$625,232$1,184 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $116,500 on Sep 20, 1994

249 RIDGE VISTA AVE

SAN JOSE, CA 95127
2
Beds
1
Baths
528 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$625K
$594K low$657K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$116,500 · Sep 20, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,713 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$198,367 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$171,314
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,053
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$194,478

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.33
30
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
32
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
31
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
27
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
47
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.undetermined

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySANTA CLARA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
James Lick High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Linda Vista Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
William Sheppard Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi

District: Alum Rock Union Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95127These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.65
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.560

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.62,302
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,220 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,172
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$140,761
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

249 Ridge Vista Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 96% of homes in Alum Rock
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Alum Rock
  • Among the smallest homes in Alum Rock
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Alum Rock
  • Older than 93% of homes in Santa Clara County

What homes are worth in San Jose 95127

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$475K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in San Jose 95127.

How it measures up in San Jose 95127

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Jose 95127.

Estimated value$625,232
CheaperTypical $1,003,006Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1184
CheaperTypical $715Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area528 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,366 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 249 Ridge Vista Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlum RockSan Jose 95127Santa Clara County
Estimated valuepricier than$625,2324% of homes5% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1184almost all homesalmost all homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than528 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac95% of homes87% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than194725% of homes13% of homes7% of homes

About 249 Ridge Vista Ave

How much is 249 Ridge Vista Ave, San Jose, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 249 Ridge Vista Ave, San Jose, CA is $625,232 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $593,598 to $656,866. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 249 Ridge Vista Ave, San Jose, CA last sell?

249 Ridge Vista Ave, San Jose, CA last sold on Sep 20, 1994 for $116,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 249 Ridge Vista Ave, San Jose, CA?

249 Ridge Vista Ave, San Jose, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 528 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 249 Ridge Vista Ave, San Jose, CA built?

249 Ridge Vista Ave, San Jose, CA was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 249 Ridge Vista Ave, San Jose, CA?

249 Ridge Vista Ave, San Jose, CA is assigned to James Lick High School (high), rated D+; Linda Vista Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; William Sheppard Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Alum Rock Union Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 249 Ridge Vista Ave, San Jose, CA compare to other homes in San Jose 95127?

Among the 13,677 homes in San Jose 95127, it is worth more than 5% of them ($625,232 against a typical $1,003,006), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($1184 against a typical $715), it is bigger than almost none of them (528 ft² against a typical 1,366 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1947 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Santa Clara County, it is worth more than 5% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 249 Ridge Vista Ave, San Jose, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 249 Ridge Vista Ave, San Jose, CA was $3,713. The county assessed it at $198,367.

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