Santa Clara County property record for 10181 Empire Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,202 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,074 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $820,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $26,718 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Line of Credit Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 326-24-061 |
| Primary APN | 326-24-061 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,202 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,939 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,263 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,074 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 426 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 10181 EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CUPERTINO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95014-1204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2H |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTE VISTA ADD |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 507805 |
10181 Empire Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2016.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10181 EMPIRE AVE, CUPERTINO, CA 95014-1204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EAST WEST BANK |
| Jul 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EAST WEST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201221500064 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023232379 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 10181 EMPIRE AVE, CUPERTINO, CA 95014-1204 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0024525875 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24525875 |
| Name | EAST WEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EL MONTE, CA 91731 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jun 24, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 10181 EMPIRE AVE, CUPERTINO, CA 95014-1204 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0024525763 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24525763 |
| Name | EAST WEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EL MONTE, CA 91731 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.37% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6.37% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 10.3% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 10181 Empire Ave was $26,718.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Cupertino City |
| Elementary School District | Cupertino Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Fremont Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,193,262 (+2%) Land $998,026 Building $1,195,236 | |
| 2025 | $26,718.00 | $2,150,257 Land $978,457 Building $1,171,800 |
| 2023 | $25,736.00 (+1.28%) | $2,066,762 Land $940,463 Building $1,126,299 |
| 2022 | $25,411.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 10181 Empire Ave in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 10181 Empire Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF CUPERTINO serves 16,336 people · EPA ID CA4310018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 442 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet.
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