Santa Clara County property record for 12985 Pierce Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,263 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.691 acres (30,090 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,480,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $38,169 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 503-18-021 |
| Primary APN | 503-18-021 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,263 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,512 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,734 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 736 sqft |
| Basement Area | 42 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 30,090 sqft (0.691 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 177 ft deep x 170 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 12985 PIERCE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SARATOGA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95070-3700 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R140 |
| Legal Description | FOOTHILL EST MAP D7 852 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOOTHILL TWNHS CONDOS |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 507600 |
12985 Pierce Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2014.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12985 PIERCE RD, SARATOGA, CA 95070-3700 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201422567803 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0022783253 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12985 Pierce Rd was $38,169 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 | Saratoga City |
| Secondary School District | Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Saratoga Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,316,960 (+2%) Land $2,170,403 Building $1,146,557 | |
| 2025 | $38,169.00 Homeowner's exemption | $3,251,923 Land $2,127,847 Building $1,124,076 |
| 2023 | $35,624.00 (+3.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,973,784 Land $2,045,221 Building $928,563 |
| 2022 | $34,268.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12985 Pierce Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1992.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1992–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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 risk around 12985 Pierce Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SAN JOSE WATER private · serves 1,039,920 people · EPA ID CA4310011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jun 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Ridge Wireless, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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