1040 Cuesta Dr, Mountain View, CA 94040 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1040 Cuesta Dr, Mountain View, CA 94040

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,652 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.142 acres (6,200 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$2,000,000 (May 2016)
Tax Bill$28,198 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Line of Credit
Oct 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN189-24-022

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN189-24-022

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,652 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,652 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,200 sqft (0.142 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 62 ft wide
Garage Area374 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1040 CUESTA DR
CityMOUNTAIN VIEW
StateCA
Zip94040-3609
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT 1443 BLOSSOM VALLEY ESTATES BOOK 59 PAGE 1 BLOCK 1 LOT 3
Legal SubdivisionBLOSSOM VALLEY ESTATES
Legal Tract1443
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4011
Census Tract509801

Owner

1040 Cuesta Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2020.

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address1040 CUESTA DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3609
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 2, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
STANFORD FCU
Oct 15, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 25, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 25, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201623316380
Last Transfer DateOct 6, 2020
Transfer Doc0024656187
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address1040 CUESTA DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3609
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 13, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1040 CUESTA DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3609

Mortgage

Document Number0025183898
DateDec 2, 2021
Instrument25183898
Lender
NameSTANFORD FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressPALO ALTO, CA 94303
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueDec 15, 2041
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

October 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateOct 15, 2020
Property Address1040 CUESTA DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3609
Document Number0024656187
Map ReferenceMB 59 PG 1
Instrument DateOct 6, 2020
Instrument24656187
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1040 CUESTA DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3609

Mortgage

Document Number0024656188
DateOct 15, 2020
Instrument24656188
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1040 Cuesta Dr was $28,198 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalityMountain View City
Elementary School DistrictLos Altos Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMountain View-Los Altos Union School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,414,939 (+2%) Land $2,052,701 Building $362,238
2025$28,198.00 Homeowner's exemption$2,367,588 Land $2,012,452 Building $355,136
2023$26,046.00 (+0.82%) Homeowner's exemption$2,275,654 Land $1,934,307 Building $341,347
2022$25,835.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1040 Cuesta Dr in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AH, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 11 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies11 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1040 Cuesta Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCWSC LOS ALTOS SUBURBAN
private · serves 63,559 people · EPA ID CA4310001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 706 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Cruzio
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
Ridge Wireless
Fixed Wireless
100 / 60
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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