Santa Clara County property record for 117 Lyell St, Los Altos, CA 94022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,113 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,125,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $32,301 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 170-40-010 |
| Primary APN | 170-40-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,113 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,717 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,717 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 571 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 117 LYELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ALTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94022-4045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BLOCK 30 LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOS ALTOS MAP #3 |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 510300 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 LYELL ST, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-4045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201523171720 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0022338459 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 117 LYELL ST, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-4045 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 LYELL ST, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-4045 |
| Document Number | 0025278274 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 25278274 |
| Name | STAR ONE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SUNNYVALE, CA 94088 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.62% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.62% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 7.62% |
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Los Altos City |
| Elementary School District | Los Altos Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Mountain View-Los Altos Union School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,692,373 (+2%) Land $2,180,933 Building $511,440 | |
| 2025 | $32,301.00 (+5.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,639,582 (+4.04%) Land $2,138,170 Building $501,412 |
| 2023 | $30,588.00 (+0.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,537,087 Land $2,055,144 Building $481,943 |
| 2022 | $30,311.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
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 | CWSC LOS ALTOS SUBURBAN private · serves 63,559 people · EPA ID CA4310001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 537 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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