1540 Clayton Rd is a 1,992 square foot house on a 1.42 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's San Jose data, we estimate the home's value is $1,341,698.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
1.42 acresLot Size
$674Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,341,698
$53K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 4.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.28M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,363 (+3.8%)
$33,667 + $27,535
$61,202
2024
$2,276 (+4.6%)
$33,007 + $26,996
$60,003
2023
$2,176 (+1.2%)
$32,360 + $26,467
$58,827
2022
$2,150 (+4.2%)
$31,726 + $25,949
$57,675
2021
$2,064 (+5.5%)
$31,104 + $25,441
$56,545
2020
$1,956 (+3.8%)
$30,495 + $24,943
$55,438
2019
$1,884 (+3.0%)
$30,183 + $24,688
$54,871
2018
$1,829 (+2.0%)
$29,592 + $24,204
$53,796
2017
$1,793 (+4.3%)
$28,444 + $23,265
$51,709
2016
$1,719 (+1.5%)
$28,444 + $23,265
$51,709
2015
$1,694 (+32.9%)
$27,887 + $22,809
$50,696
2014
$1,275 (+1.9%)
$26,931 + $22,027
$48,958
2012
$1,251 (+1.5%)
$26,810 + $21,928
$48,738
2011
$1,233 (+6.5%)
$26,285 + $21,499
$47,784
2010
$1,158 (+12.3%)
$25,770 + $21,078
$46,848
2009
$1,031 (+9.8%)
$25,578 + $20,921
$46,499
2008
$939
$25,137 + $20,560
$45,697
Tax history for 1540 Clayton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,363 (+3.8%)
$33,667 + $27,535
$61,202
2024
$2,276 (+4.6%)
$33,007 + $26,996
$60,003
2023
$2,176 (+1.2%)
$32,360 + $26,467
$58,827
2022
$2,150 (+4.2%)
$31,726 + $25,949
$57,675
2021
$2,064 (+5.5%)
$31,104 + $25,441
$56,545
2020
$1,956 (+3.8%)
$30,495 + $24,943
$55,438
2019
$1,884 (+3.0%)
$30,183 + $24,688
$54,871
2018
$1,829 (+2.0%)
$29,592 + $24,204
$53,796
2017
$1,793 (+4.3%)
$28,444 + $23,265
$51,709
2016
$1,719 (+1.5%)
$28,444 + $23,265
$51,709
2015
$1,694 (+32.9%)
$27,887 + $22,809
$50,696
2014
$1,275 (+1.9%)
$26,931 + $22,027
$48,958
2012
$1,251 (+1.5%)
$26,810 + $21,928
$48,738
2011
$1,233 (+6.5%)
$26,285 + $21,499
$47,784
2010
$1,158 (+12.3%)
$25,770 + $21,078
$46,848
2009
$1,031 (+9.8%)
$25,578 + $20,921
$46,499
2008
$939
$25,137 + $20,560
$45,697
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-1-8
Residence District (8du per acre)
The purpose of the single-family residence district is to reserve land for the construction, use and occupancy of single-family subdivisions. The allowable density range for the R-1 districts is one to eight dwelling units per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space
Jan 22, 2018 • Final
Grading & drainage
Grading
Mar 16, 1972 • Final
Building
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: U-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,992
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,992
Building Sq. Ft: 1,992
# of Stories: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 600
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 61,708
Municipality Name: SAN JOSE CITY
Acres: 1.4166
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAN JOSE CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,992
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 61236046
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Robert Sanders Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
August Boeger Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Mt. Pleasant High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Local insights from Redfin agents
San Jose's housing market remains somewhat competitive, with homes averaging 3 offers and selling in 22 days. The median sale price is $1.3M, down 5% year over year, while price per sq ft declined 5.6%. Buyers may find room to negotiate, while...
San Jose’s housing market is cooling slightly, with median sale prices down 3.6% year over year to $1.4 million. Buyers may gain negotiating opportunities, while sellers should price competitively and showcase their homes to attract strong offers