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1290 W Knickerbocker Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1290 W Knickerbocker Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,290 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.276 acres (12,000 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$1,300,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$16,796 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN198-10-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN198-10-012

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,290 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,094 sqft
1st Floor Area1,094 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area12,000 sqft (0.276 acres)
Lot Dimensions200 ft deep x 60 ft wide
View / LotCanal/Waterfront
Garage Area439 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1290 W KNICKERBOCKER DR
CitySUNNYVALE
StateCA
Zip94087-1542
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR0
Legal DescriptionTRACT 994 CHERRY CHASE BOOK 41 PAGE 8 PAGE 9 LOT 231
Legal SubdivisionCHERRY CHASE
Legal Tract994
Legal Lot Number231
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group5
Census Block5003
Census Tract508401

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address1290 W KNICKERBOCKER DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-1542
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202024716940
Prior Transfer DateJun 30, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0019047582
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateNov 20, 2020
Property Address1290 W KNICKERBOCKER DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-1542
Document Number0024716940
Map ReferenceMB 41 PG 8&9
Instrument DateNov 12, 2020
Instrument24716940
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2021
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address1290 W KNICKERBOCKER DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-1542

Mortgage

Document Number0024716941
DateNov 20, 2020
Instrument24716941
Lender
NameGOOGAIN INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySunnyvale City
Secondary School DistrictFremont Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictSunnyvale Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,435,303 (+2%) Land $1,291,773 Building $143,530
2025$16,796.00 (+5.21%)$1,407,161 (+4.04%) Land $1,266,445 Building $140,716
2023$15,964.00 (+1.66%) Homeowner's exemption$1,352,520 Land $1,217,268 Building $135,252
2022$15,703.00

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

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemCITY OF SUNNYVALE
serves 157,566 people · EPA ID CA4310014
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting63
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 526 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

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