4979 Rice Dr is a 1,415 square foot house on a 6,100 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's San Jose data, we estimate the home's value is $1,123,320.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
6,100 sq ftLot Size
$794Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,123,320
$18K since October
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 12.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.29M) 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
$7,115 (+2.5%)
$274,421 + $182,945
$457,366
2024
$6,938 (+1.9%)
$269,041 + $179,358
$448,399
2023
$6,806 (+0.7%)
$263,766 + $175,842
$439,608
2022
$6,762 (+2.0%)
$258,595 + $172,395
$430,990
2021
$6,629 (+2.6%)
$253,525 + $169,015
$422,540
2020
$6,459 (+2.6%)
$248,554 + $165,701
$414,255
2019
$6,296 (+0.9%)
$246,006 + $164,002
$410,008
2018
$6,239 (+1.5%)
$241,183 + $160,787
$401,970
2017
$6,150 (+5.1%)
$231,818 + $154,545
$386,363
2016
$5,852 (+2.3%)
$231,818 + $154,545
$386,363
2015
$5,718 (+11.9%)
$227,273 + $151,515
$378,788
2014
$5,109 (+1.6%)
$219,475 + $146,317
$365,792
2012
$5,030 (+2.3%)
$218,484 + $145,656
$364,140
2011
$4,915 (+57.0%)
$214,200 + $142,800
$357,000
2010
$3,130 (+0.9%)
$210,000 + $140,000
$350,000
2009
$3,102 (+5.8%)
$60,177 + $140,439
$200,616
2008
$2,931
$59,138 + $138,013
$197,151
Tax history for 4979 Rice Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,115 (+2.5%)
$274,421 + $182,945
$457,366
2024
$6,938 (+1.9%)
$269,041 + $179,358
$448,399
2023
$6,806 (+0.7%)
$263,766 + $175,842
$439,608
2022
$6,762 (+2.0%)
$258,595 + $172,395
$430,990
2021
$6,629 (+2.6%)
$253,525 + $169,015
$422,540
2020
$6,459 (+2.6%)
$248,554 + $165,701
$414,255
2019
$6,296 (+0.9%)
$246,006 + $164,002
$410,008
2018
$6,239 (+1.5%)
$241,183 + $160,787
$401,970
2017
$6,150 (+5.1%)
$231,818 + $154,545
$386,363
2016
$5,852 (+2.3%)
$231,818 + $154,545
$386,363
2015
$5,718 (+11.9%)
$227,273 + $151,515
$378,788
2014
$5,109 (+1.6%)
$219,475 + $146,317
$365,792
2012
$5,030 (+2.3%)
$218,484 + $145,656
$364,140
2011
$4,915 (+57.0%)
$214,200 + $142,800
$357,000
2010
$3,130 (+0.9%)
$210,000 + $140,000
$350,000
2009
$3,102 (+5.8%)
$60,177 + $140,439
$200,616
2008
$2,931
$59,138 + $138,013
$197,151
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,415
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,415
Building Sq. Ft: 1,415
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 5401 LOT 60
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 480
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,100
Legal Lot Number: 60
Municipality Name: SAN JOSE CITY
Acres: 0.14
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 61
Zoning Code: R1-8
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.: 1,415
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,100 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 68452004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Stipe (Samuel) Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
Davis (Caroline) Intermediate School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
Oak Grove High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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