Santa Clara County property record for 1261 Carmel Ter, Los Altos, CA 94024
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,715 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.346 acres (15,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $872,000 (May 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $19,320 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 193-43-046 |
| Primary APN | 193-43-046 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,715 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 15,098 sqft (0.346 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1261 CARMEL TER |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ALTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94024-5509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B2 |
| Legal Description | LOT A BOOK 644 PAGE 44 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKVIEW UN 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6006 |
| Census Tract | 510001 |
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1261 CARMEL TER, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-5509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 0014203870 |
| Deed Book / Page | 193 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,320.00 (+5.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,512,238 (+4.04%) Land $1,200,763 Building $311,475 |
| 2023 | $18,329.00 (+0.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,453,518 Land $1,154,137 Building $299,381 |
| 2022 | $18,325.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 503 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
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