SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


                                   FORM 10-Q
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[X]  Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
     Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1996

[_]  Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
     Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from              to 
                               ------------    ------------
Commission File Number 0-8942


                            DE ANZA PROPERTIES - X
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

          CALIFORNIA                                      95-3005938 
(State or other jurisdiction of                      (IRS Employer Iden-
 incorporation or organization)                       tification Number)

                       9171 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, SUITE 627
                        BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA  90210
          (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

                                (310) 550-1111
           (The registrant's telephone number, including area code)


                                   NO CHANGE

             (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                         if changed since last report)


     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.

                                YES  X   NO 
                                    ---     ---

     Pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Release 15502 and Rule
240.0-3(b) (17 CFR 240.0-3(b)), the pages of this document have been numbered
sequentially.  The total number of pages contained herein is 40.

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                               TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I.            FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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ITEM 1.            FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                      Balance Sheets                                       3
 
                      Statements of Income                                 5
 
                      Statements of Changes in Partners'
                        Capital (Deficit)                                  7
 
                      Statements of Cash Flows                             8
 
                      Notes to Financial Statements                       10
 
ITEM 2.            MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                   FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
                   OPERATIONS                                             13


PART II.           OTHER INFORMATION                                      15
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PART I.            FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.            FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


                            DE ANZA PROPERTIES - X
                            (A Limited Partnership)

                                Balance Sheets
                                  (Unaudited)



                                                  September 30, December 31,
                                                      1996          1995
                                                  ------------- ------------
                                                          
                                     ASSETS
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - including
  restricted deposits of $700,557 and 
  $843,923 at September 30, 1996 and 
  December 31, 1995, respectively -   
  Note 1                                          $ 1,429,485   $ 1,388,279
 
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE                                     8,268        10,812
 
PREPAID EXPENSES                                       91,581        70,222
                                                  -----------   -----------
                                                    1,529,334     1,469,313
                                                  -----------   -----------
 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Notes 1, 2, 5,
  6 and 7
  Land                                              2,989,265     2,989,265
  Land improvements                                 4,782,559     4,704,170
  Buildings and improvements                       11,448,171    11,448,171
  Furniture and equipment                             623,498       623,498
                                                  -----------   -----------
                                                   19,843,493    19,765,104
 
  Less accumulated depreciation                    10,203,950     9,921,679
                                                  -----------   -----------
                                                    9,639,543     9,843,425
                                                  -----------   -----------
 
OTHER ASSETS
  Loan costs - less accumulated amortization 
   of $55,794 and $53,484 at September 30,
   1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively - 
   Note 2                                              52,021        54,331
  Other - Note 7                                       46,115        20,656
                                                  -----------   -----------
                                                       98,136        74,987
                                                  -----------   -----------
 
                                                  $11,267,013   $11,387,725
                                                  ===========   ===========



See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                            DE ANZA PROPERTIES - X
                            (A Limited Partnership)

                          Balance Sheets (Continued)
                                  (Unaudited)



                                                  September 30,  December 31,
                                                      1996            1995
                                                  -------------  ------------
                                                           
                  LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)
 
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES -
  including $23,334 and $11,305 due to related
  parties at September 30, 1996 and December 31,
  1995, respectively                              $   210,521    $   127,389
 
DEPOSITS AND ADVANCE RENTALS                          125,698        122,937
 
DEFERRED GAIN ON SALE - Note 5                        700,557        843,923
 
SECURED NOTE PAYABLE - Note 2                       4,682,730      4,752,430
                                                  -----------    -----------
                                                    5,719,506      5,846,679
                                                  -----------    -----------
 
PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)
  General partners                                 (3,474,473)    (3,476,003)
  Cash general partners, 218.5 and 228.5 units
    issued and outstanding at September 30, 
    1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively           77,733         77,686
  Limited partners, 22,650.5 and 22,640.5 units
    issued and outstanding at September 30,
    1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively        8,944,247      8,939,363
                                                  -----------    -----------
                                                    5,547,507      5,541,046
                                                  -----------    -----------
 
                                                  $11,267,013    $11,387,725
                                                  ===========    ===========



See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                            DE ANZA PROPERTIES - X
                            (A Limited Partnership)

                             Statements of Income
                                  (Unaudited)


 
                                                  Nine Months     Nine Months
                                                     Ended           Ended
                                                  September 30,   September 30,
                                                      1996            1995
                                                  -------------   -------------
                                                            
 
INCOME
  Rent - Note 6                                   $2,757,941      $3,027,018
  Other                                              100,505          89,449
  Interest and dividends                              49,556          53,177
  Utilities                                                -         143,232
  Gain on sale of property and equipment -
    Notes 5 and 6                                    143,366       2,258,041
                                                  ----------      ----------
                                                   3,051,368       5,570,917
                                                  ----------      ----------
 
EXPENSES
  Interest                                           354,939         362,376
  Depreciation and amortization - Notes              
   1 and 7                                           284,581         489,242
  Maintenance, repairs and supplies                  262,663         298,683
  Other                                              236,350         219,981
  Salaries - including $15,046 and $16,694
    paid to related parties in 1996 and
    1995, respectively - Note 3                      210,264         235,352
  Professional fees and services -
    including $75,075 and $92,614 paid
    to related parties in 1996 and 1995,
    respectively - Note 3                            183,530         182,350
  Real estate taxes                                  156,614         185,307
  Utilities                                          153,754         239,902
  Management fees - including $142,623 and 
    $140,127 paid to related parties in 1996
    and 1995, respectively - Note 3                  142,623         164,361
  Insurance                                           78,852          75,960
  Payroll taxes and employee benefits                 42,801          48,322
                                                  ----------      ----------
                                                   2,106,971       2,501,836
                                                  ----------      ----------
 
NET INCOME                                        $  944,397      $3,069,081
                                                  ==========      ==========
NET INCOME
  GENERAL PARTNERS                                $  223,648      $  417,787
                                                  ==========      ==========
  CASH GENERAL AND LIMITED PARTNERS               $  720,749      $2,651,294
                                                  ==========      ==========
 
INCOME PER 1% GENERAL
  PARTNER INTEREST - Note 4                       $ 2,236.48      $ 4,177.87
                                                  ==========      ==========
 
INCOME PER CASH GENERAL AND
  LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNIT - Note 4               $    31.52      $   115.93
                                                  ==========      ==========



See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                            DE ANZA PROPERTIES - X
                            (A Limited Partnership)

                             Statements of Income
                                  (Unaudited)



                                              Three Months    Three Months
                                                  Ended           Ended
                                              September 30,   September 30,
                                                  1996            1995
                                              -------------   -------------
                                                        
 
INCOME
  Rent - Note 6                               $  932,470      $  921,027
  Other                                           37,657          24,797
  Interest and dividends                          16,837          29,048
  Utilities                                            -          31,504
  Gain on sale of property and equipment -
    Notes 5 and 6                                143,366       2,077,041
                                              ----------      ----------
                                               1,130,330       3,083,417
                                              ----------      ----------
 
EXPENSES
  Interest                                       118,264         121,352
  Depreciation and amortization -                    
    Notes 1 and 7                                    770         149,764
  Maintenance, repairs and supplies               81,642          94,592
  Other                                           78,188          85,550
  Salaries - including $4,974 and $5,624
    paid to related parties in 1996 and
    1995, respectively - Note 3                   70,873          68,984
  Professional fees and services -
    including $23,385 and $28,010 paid
    to related parties in 1996 and 1995,
    respectively - Note 3                         30,085          45,686
  Real estate taxes                               51,594          56,246
  Utilities                                       50,872          56,178
  Management fees - including $48,553 and
    $46,417 paid to related parties in 1996
    and 1995, respectively - Note 3               48,553          52,649
  Insurance                                       25,977          25,726
  Payroll taxes and employee benefits             13,393          13,451
                                              ----------      ----------
                                                 570,211         770,178
                                              ----------      ----------
 
NET INCOME                                    $  560,119      $2,313,239
                                              ==========      ==========
 
NET INCOME
  GENERAL PARTNERS                            $  132,645      $  314,896
                                              ==========      ==========
  CASH GENERAL AND LIMITED PARTNERS           $  427,474      $1,998,343
                                              ==========      ==========
 
INCOME PER 1% GENERAL
  PARTNER INTEREST - Note 4                   $ 1,326.45      $ 3,148.96
                                              ==========      ==========
 
INCOME PER CASH GENERAL AND
  LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNIT - Note 4           $    18.69      $    87.38
                                              ==========      ==========


See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                            DE ANZA PROPERTIES - X
                            (A Limited Partnership)

             Statements of Changes in Partners' Capital (Deficit)
                                  (Unaudited)

               For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996 and
                     For the Year Ended December 31, 1995


 
 
                                                                          Cash
                                                          General        General         Limited
                                          Total           Partners       Partners        Partners
                                       ------------     -----------    -----------     ------------
                                                                           
 
BALANCE - January 1,
  1995                                 $ 7,805,545      $(3,210,498)   $ 97,659        $10,918,384

DISTRIBUTIONS TO
  PARTNERS                              (5,524,941)        (647,779)    (48,731)        (4,828,431)
 
NET INCOME - for the
  year ended December
  31, 1995                               3,260,442          382,274      28,758          2,849,410
                                       -----------      -----------    --------        -----------
 
BALANCE - December 31,
  1995                                   5,541,046       (3,476,003)     77,686          8,939,363
 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO
  PARTNERS                                (937,936)        (222,118)     (6,839)          (708,979)
 
NET INCOME - for the
  nine months ended
  September 30, 1996                       944,397          223,648       6,886            713,863
                                       -----------      -----------    --------        -----------
 
BALANCE - September
  30, 1996                             $ 5,547,507      $(3,474,473)   $ 77,733        $ 8,944,247
                                       ===========      ===========    ========        ===========


See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                            DE ANZA PROPERTIES - X
                            (A Limited Partnership)

                           Statements of Cash Flows
                                  (Unaudited)



                                                Nine Months      Nine Months
                                                   Ended            Ended
                                                September 30,    September 30,
                                                    1996             1995
                                                --------------   --------------
                                                           
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  Gross rents received from real estate
    operations                                  $ 2,761,672      $ 3,193,880
  Cash paid to suppliers and employees -
    including $254,893 and $255,445 paid
    to related parties in 1996 and 1995,
    respectively                                 (1,405,611)      (1,607,317)
  Interest paid                                    (354,939)        (362,376)
  Interest and other income received                152,224          135,685
                                                -----------      -----------
 
     Net cash provided by
       operating activities                       1,153,346        1,359,872
                                                -----------      -----------
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
  Additions to property and equipment               (78,389)        (262,401)
  Sale of property and equipment                          -        4,325,000
  Sales and closing costs                           (26,115)         (71,498)
                                                -----------      -----------
 
     Net cash used in
       investing activities                        (104,504)      (3,991,101)
                                                -----------      -----------
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  Principal payments on secured notes
    payable                                         (69,700)         (63,094)
  Partner distributions                            (937,936)      (5,253,542)
                                                -----------      -----------
 
     Net cash used in
       financing activities                      (1,007,636)      (5,316,636)
                                                -----------      -----------
 
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND
  CASH EQUIVALENTS                                   41,206           34,337
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
  BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD                  1,388,279        1,431,793
                                                -----------      -----------
 
  BALANCE AT END OF PERIOD                      $ 1,429,485      $ 1,466,130
                                                ===========      ===========



See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                            DE ANZA PROPERTIES - X
                            (A Limited Partnership)

                     Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)
                                  (Unaudited)


 
                                                Nine Months      Nine Months
                                                   Ended            Ended
                                               September 30,    September 30,
                                                    1996             1995
                                               --------------   --------------
                                                          
 
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET
  CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    Net income                                 $  944,397       $ 3,069,081
    Adjustments to reconcile net income
      to net cash provided by
      operating activities
        Depreciation and amortization             284,581           489,242
        Gain on sale of property and equipment   (143,366)       (2,258,041)
    Changes in operating assets and
      liabilities
        Decrease in accounts receivable             2,544            59,469
        Increase in prepaid expenses              (21,359)          (29,455)
        Decrease in other assets                      656             1,337
        Increase in accounts payable
          and accrued expenses                     83,132            24,659
        Increase in deposits and
          advance rentals                           2,761             3,580
                                               ----------       -----------
      Net cash provided by
       operating activities                    $1,153,346       $ 1,359,872
                                               ==========       ===========
 


SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE
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During the nine months ended September 30, 1995, the MHC cash reserve of
$181,000 was released from restricted cash and the Partnership recognized a
gain on that portion of the 1994 sale proceeds.

During the nine months ended September 30, 1996, $143,366 of the Independent
Committee cash reserve was released from restricted cash and the Partnership
recognized a gain on that portion of the 1994 sale proceeds.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                            DE ANZA PROPERTIES - X

                            (A Limited Partnership)

                         Notes to Financial Statements
                                  (Unaudited)

                 September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and
        For the Nine and Three Months Ended September 30, 1996 and 1995

NOTE 1 -  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

          The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance
          with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial
          information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X.
          Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes
          required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
          financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments
          (consisting of normal recurring accruals) have been included.
          Operating results during the nine and three months ended September 30,
          1996 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be
          expected for the year ending December 31, 1996. For further
          information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes thereto
          included in the Partnership's annual report on Form 10-K for the year
          ended December 31, 1995.

          Cash and Cash Equivalents
          -------------------------

          The Partnership invests its cash not needed for working capital in
          highly liquid short-term investments consisting primarily of money
          market funds and certificates of deposit, with original maturities
          ranging generally from one to three months. The Partnership considers
          all such items to be cash equivalents.

          Depreciation
          ------------
 
          Pursuant to generally accepted accounting principles the Partnership
          ceased to depreciate Woodbridge from the time it determined to sell
          the property (see Note 7).

NOTE 2 -  SECURED NOTE PAYABLE



 
          Secured note payable at September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995
          consisted of:
                                                 September 30,   December 31,
                                                     1996            1995
                                                 -------------   ------------
                                                            
          Note collateralized by first
          trust deed, payable in monthly 
          installments of $47,093, 
          including interest at 10%, 
          maturing in 2014.                      $4,682,730      $4,752,430
                                                 ==========      ========== 
 

NOTE 3 -  TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

          Pursuant to a former management agreement dated October 1, 1985, De
          Anza Assets, Inc., a former affiliate of the operating general partner
          (OGP), was paid a management fee in the amount of 5% of the annual
          gross receipts from the operations of the Partnership's properties.
          The payment of this fee is subordinated to the priority distributions
          to the cash general and

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                            DE ANZA PROPERTIES - X
                            (A Limited Partnership)

                   Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
                                  (Unaudited)

                   September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and
          For the Nine and Three Months Ended September 30, 1996 and 1995


NOTE 3 -  TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES (Continued)

          limited partners of 6% of their adjusted capital contributions each
          year and is noncumulative, except in the case of a sale, refinancing
          or other disposition of the Partnership's properties. In that case,
          the difference between the management fee actually paid and the
          management fee that would have been paid if it were not subordinated,
          is payable out of proceeds from the sale, refinancing or other
          disposition after payment of the limited partners' priority return and
          capital contribution and the general partners' incentive interest.

          On August 18, 1994, subsequent to the sale of Colonies of Margate and
          the property management business of De Anza Group, Inc. (DAG), as
          discussed in Note 5, the property management of Woodbridge was assumed
          by Terra Vista Management, Inc. (Terra Vista). Terra Vista is wholly
          owned by Michael D. Gelfand, president of the OGP and the son of
          Herbert M. Gelfand. Herbert M. Gelfand, together with Beverly Gelfand,
          is the sole shareholder of the OGP and an individual general partner.
          Terra Vista was paid $142,623 and $140,127 for management fees during
          the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Of
          the $142,623, $48,553 is attributable to the three months ended
          September 30, 1996 (compared to $46,417 paid for the three months
          ended September 30, 1995). The property management of Aptos Pines was
          transferred to an affiliate of the buyer when the property management
          business of DAG was transferred as part of the overall transaction
          concurrent with the sale of Colonies of Margate (see Note 5).

          In addition, Terra Vista or an affiliate of the OGP was paid $112,270
          and $115,318 during the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995,
          respectively, for performing bookkeeping, regional management,
          computer and investor relations services necessary for the operation
          of the Partnership and its properties. Of the $112,270, $46,191 is
          attributable to the three months ended September 30, 1996 (compared to
          $37,053 paid for the three months ended September 30, 1995).

NOTE 4 -  INCOME PER 1% GENERAL PARTNER INTEREST AND CASH GENERAL AND LIMITED
          PARTNERSHIP UNIT

          Income per cash general and limited partnership unit was computed
          based on the cash general and limited partners' share of net income as
          reflected on the Statements of Income and Changes in Partners' Capital
          (Deficit) and the number of units outstanding (22,869 units). The
          general partners' share of net income has not been included in this
          computation. Income per 1% general partner interest was computed based
          on the general partners' share of net income as reflected on the
          Statements of Income and Changes in Partners' Capital (Deficit).

NOTE 5 -  SALE OF COLONIES OF MARGATE

          On August 18, 1994, the Partnership sold Colonies of Margate to an
          affiliate of Manufactured Home Communities, Inc. (MHC), a real estate
          investment trust, as part of an overall transaction for the sale of
          the related property management business of DAG and other mobile home
          communities affiliated with DAG.
 
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                            DE ANZA PROPERTIES - X
                            (A Limited Partnership)

                   Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
                                  (Unaudited)

                   September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and
          For the Nine and Three Months Ended September 30, 1996 and 1995


NOTE 5 -  SALE OF COLONIES OF MARGATE (Continued)

          The sales price for the Property was $23,147,228. Additional proceeds
          of $557,192, which were included in the sales price for calculating
          the gain on sale of property and equipment, were received from MHC to
          fund a General Reserve.

          In connection with the sale, the Partnership established various
          reserves totaling $1,024,923. The $1,024,923 was used to establish the
          following reserves:


                                                
                MHC Reserve                        $181,000
                General Reserve                     557,192
                Independent Committee Reserve       286,731



          The MHC Reserve was required by MHC and released in May 1995.
          Accordingly, the gain on sale has been recognized and included in net
          income for the nine months ended September 30, 1995. The General
          Reserve and Independent Committee Reserve were established to fund
          contingent liabilities that may arise out of the MHC transaction. In
          September 1996, $143,366 of the Independent Committee Reserve was
          released. The gain on sale has been recognized and included in net
          income for the nine months ended September 30, 1996.

          Pursuant to the guidelines of Financial Accounting Standards No. 66
          "Accounting for Sales of Real Estate", the Partnership deferred in
          1994 the recognition of gain on that portion of the sales proceeds
          represented by the MHC Reserve, Independent Committee Reserve and
          General Reserve, totaling $1,024,923. As these reserves are released
          or expended, gain on sale will be recognized. At September 30, 1996
          and December 31, 1995, $700,557 and $843,923, respectively, of sale
          proceeds have been deferred and are included in deferred gain on sale,
          as reflected in the balance sheets.
 
NOTE 6 -  SALE OF APTOS PINES

          On July 11, 1995, Aptos Pines (Aptos) was sold to a non-profit mutual
          benefit corporation formed by the Aptos Pines Homeowners' Association.
          The sales price for Aptos was $4,325,000, all cash, and an additional
          $35,000 was received as reimbursement of capital outlays related to
          the newly constructed sewer system. The Partnership incurred sales and
          closing costs of approximately $56,200, has distributed $4,265,000 of
          the proceeds to the limited and general partners and has reserved the
          remaining $3,800.

NOTE 7 -  SUBSEQUENT EVENT

          On October 7, 1996, the Partnership entered into a contract to sell
          Woodbridge Meadows Apartments to J.F. Shea Co., Inc. for $29,600,000,
          all cash. Escrow is scheduled to close in January 1997. If the sale
          occurs and no claims against the Partnership are pending, the
          Partnership expects to wind up and dissolve in 1997.

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ITEM 2.              MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
               OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Liquidity
- ---------


 The Partnership's quick ratio increased to 1.7:1 from 1.6:1, including
 unrestricted cash balances of $728,928 and $544,356 at September 30, 1996 and
 December 31, 1995, respectively. The increase is due to the release of a
 portion of the restricted cash reserves, offset in part by an increase in
 accounts payable and accrued expenses.  The Partnership's cash balance is its
 immediate source of liquidity.

 On a long-term basis, the Partnership's liquidity is sustained primarily from
 cash flows from operations, which during the nine months ended September 30,
 1996 were approximately $1,153,000.  Should it become necessary to improve
 liquidity the Partnership can reduce partner distributions from operations,
 which totaled approximately $938,000 during the nine months ended September 30,
 1996, arrange a short-term line of credit or refinance Woodbridge Meadows
 Apartments.

 In 1995 the Partnership sold Aptos Pines as discussed in Note 6 to the
 financial statements.  The sale has reduced partnership income and therefore,
 liquidity.  The Partnership has entered into a contract to sell its remaining
 property, Woodbridge Meadows Apartments, and anticipates that it will be sold
 in January 1997.  The sale would result in the Partnership's dissolution and
 liquidation.

 Other than as described elsewhere, there are no known trends, demands,
 commitments, events or uncertainties known to the Partnership which are
 reasonably likely to materially affect the Partnership's liquidity.



Capital Resources
- -----------------


 The Partnership anticipates spending approximately $102,000 in 1996 for
 physical improvements at its property, approximately $24,000 of which will be
 spent during the remainder of 1996.  The Partnership is continuously reviewing
 the necessity for such expenditures in light of the expected sale of Woodbridge
 Meadows Apartments.  Funds for these improvements will be provided by cash
 generated from operations and from the remaining reserves from the 1990 Margate
 refinancing available for improvement projects at Woodbridge.

 Due to the sale of Colonies of Margate and Aptos Pines discussed in Notes 5 and
 6, and the distributions pursuant to the sale of Margate and Aptos Pines, the
 Partnership's capital resources have been reduced.  The expected sale of
 Woodbridge Meadows Apartments in January 1997 would prompt the Partnership's
 dissolution.

 Other than as described above, there are no known material trends, favorable or
 unfavorable, in the Partnership's capital resources.  The Partnership does not
 contemplate any other material changes in the mix of its capital resources,
 other than as described above.

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ITEM 2.              MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
         OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)



Results of Operations
- ---------------------


 Since Aptos Pines was sold in July 1995, a comparison of results of operations
 for the nine and three months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 would not be
 meaningful.  However, a comparison can be done excluding the operations of
 Aptos Pines.

 Rental income, excluding Aptos Pines, increased 1.6% and 3.2% during the nine
 and three months ended September 30, 1996, over the same periods in 1995. The
 increase is due to both increased occupancy at Woodbridge and increased rental
 rates. Competition in the immediate area is vigorous, but the major
 improvements done to the property begun in 1992 and completed in 1995 are
 expected to allow Woodbridge to maintain a stable income stream. Competition
 mostly arises from Irvine Apartment Communities whose numerous properties
 dominate the local luxury apartment market.

 Other income increased during the nine months ended September 30, 1996 over the
 same period in 1995 due to increased fees for transfers of limited partnership
 units plus increased laundry income at Woodbridge.  Woodbridge's increased
 laundry income is mostly responsible for the increase for the three months
 ended September 30, 1996 over the same period in 1995.

 Interest and dividend income decreased during the nine and three months ended
 September 30, 1996 over the same periods in 1995 because there were higher cash
 reserves during the three months ended September 30, 1995, including sale
 proceeds held for a short period until their distribution.

 Expenses, excluding Aptos Pines, decreased 3.1% and 23.0% during the nine and
 three months ended September 30, 1996 over the same periods in 1995.  According
 to generally accepted accounting principles, from the time the Partnership
 determined to sell Woodbridge it ceased to depreciate the carrying value of the
 assets. This decrease in depreciation expense is mostly responsible for the
 decrease in overall expenses.  Additionally, maintenance, repairs and supplies
 were lower due to lower apartment turnover, higher occupancy and lower turnkey
 costs. Partially offsetting these decreases were higher costs for professional
 fees and services due to the legal fees paid in connection with the November
 1995 - January 1996 tender offer by Moraga Capital, LLC. while other expenses
 increased due to related investor mailings.  Insurance premiums at Woodbridge
 increased as a result of the January 1994 Northridge earthquake centered
 approximately 70 miles from Woodbridge. Additionally, salaries and payroll
 taxes and benefits increased due to the higher leasing salaries to increase
 occupancy and utilities costs were higher due to increased occupancy.

 Other than as described above, there are no known trends or uncertainties which
 have had or can be reasonably expected to have a material effect on continuing
 operations.

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ITEM NUMBER
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 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     No new material legal proceedings were commenced during the three months
     ended September 30, 1996 and there are none pending.

 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES

     None.

 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

     None.

 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

     None.

 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

     A report on Form 8-K was filed on October 18, 1996 copying the letter sent
     to limited partners informing them of the Woodbridge sale contract.

 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

     Exhibit 10.1-Contract to sell Woodbridge dated October 7, 1996....Page 17

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PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION (Continued)



                                  SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



                                       DE ANZA PROPERTIES - X
                                             (Registrant)
 
 
 
 
                                       By  DE ANZA CORPORATION
                                           A California Corporation
                                           Operating General Partner
 
 
 
 
Date:  November 13, 1996               By  /s/ Michael D. Gelfand
                                           ----------------------
                                           Michael D. Gelfand
                                           President and
                                            Chief Financial Officer

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