Santa Clara County property record for 1215 W Knickerbocker Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,559 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,859 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $256,000 (Feb 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,734 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 198-11-049 |
| Primary APN | 198-11-049 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,559 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,168 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,168 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,859 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 93 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 323 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1215 W KNICKERBOCKER DR |
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| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94087-1543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R0 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 994 CHERRY CHASE BOOK 41 PAGE 8 PAGE 9 LOT 291 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHERRY CHASE |
| Legal Tract | 994 |
| Legal Lot Number | 291 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 508401 |
1215 W Knickerbocker Dr is owned by a company that bought it in February 1996.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1623 PARKHILLS AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-6130 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199613190147 |
| Deed Book / Page | 197 / 2214 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 16, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0012269230 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1215 W Knickerbocker Dr was $5,734.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Sunnyvale City |
| Secondary School District | Fremont Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Sunnyvale Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $473,396 (+2%) Land $260,262 Building $213,134 | |
| 2025 | $5,734.00 | $464,114 Land $255,159 Building $208,955 |
| 2023 | $5,484.00 (+1.65%) | $446,093 Land $245,251 Building $200,842 |
| 2022 | $5,395.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1215 W Knickerbocker Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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.
The area around 1215 W Knickerbocker Dr 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 |
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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 SUNNYVALE serves 157,566 people · EPA ID CA4310014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 63 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 841 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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