Santa Clara County property record for 1249 W Knickerbocker Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,066 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,545 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,150,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $16,421 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 198-12-001 |
| Primary APN | 198-12-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,066 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,545 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 414 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1249 W KNICKERBOCKER DR |
|---|---|
| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94087-1544 |
| 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 219 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHERRY CHASE |
| Legal Tract | 994 |
| Legal Lot Number | 219 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 508401 |
1249 W Knickerbocker Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2020.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1249 W KNICKERBOCKER DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-1544 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201422688519 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0024781372 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1249 W KNICKERBOCKER DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-1544 |
| Document Number | 0024781372 |
| Map Reference | MB 41 PG 8&9 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24781372 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1249 W KNICKERBOCKER DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-1544 |
| Document Number | 0024781373 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24781373 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1249 W Knickerbocker Dr was $16,421 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,409,760 (+2%) Land $1,057,323 Building $352,437 | |
| 2025 | $16,421.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,382,119 Land $1,036,592 Building $345,527 |
| 2023 | $15,684.00 (+1.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,328,451 Land $996,341 Building $332,110 |
| 2022 | $15,427.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1249 W Knickerbocker Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 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 Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 1249 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 526 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 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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