1481 Sonoma Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1481 Sonoma Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,528 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size	0.126 acres (5,500 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,356,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill	$17,029 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2017 Line of Credit Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`088-37-032`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`088-37-032`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,528 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,528 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1966
Effective Year Built	Effective 1966
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	5,500 sqft (0.126 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 55 ft wide
Garage Area	427 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	08837032
Street Address	1481 SONOMA DR
City	MILPITAS
State	CA
Zip	95035-6936
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R16
Legal Description	TRACT 4010 PARKTOWN BOOK 197 PAGE 8 PAGE 9 LOT 553
Legal Subdivision	PARKTOWN
Legal Tract	4010
Legal Lot Number	553
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	504416

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1481 SONOMA DR, MILPITAS, CA 95035-6936
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 16, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FREMONT BANK
Sep 21, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOAN STORE
Apr 24, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 24, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202024622641
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 20, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc	0022995492
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	1481 SONOMA DR, MILPITAS, CA 95035-6936
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0023805369
Date	Nov 16, 2017
Instrument	23805369

Lender

Name	FREMONT BANK
Type	Bank
Address	LIVERMORE, CA 94551

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 13, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

September 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Sep 21, 2020
Property Address	1481 SONOMA DR, MILPITAS, CA 95035-6936
Document Number	0024622641
Map Reference	MB 197 PG 8&9
Instrument Date	Sep 10, 2020
Instrument	24622641
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	1481 SONOMA DR, MILPITAS, CA 95035-6936

Mortgage

Document Number	0024622642
Date	Sep 21, 2020
Instrument	24622642

Lender

Name	LOAN STORE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

April 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Apr 24, 2017
Property Address	1481 SONOMA DR, MILPITAS, CA 95035-6936
Document Number	0023631493
Instrument Date	Apr 13, 2017
Instrument	23631493
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 8, 2017
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$583.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	1481 SONOMA DR MILPITAS CA 950356936, MILPITAS, CA 95035-6936

Mortgage

Document Number	23631494
Date	Apr 24, 2017
Instrument	23631494

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA
Type	Bank
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 23, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.12%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Clara County
Municipality	Milpitas City
Unified School District	Milpitas Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,497,130 (+2%) Land $1,104,080 Building $393,050
2025	$17,029.00 (+2.7%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,467,776 (+4.04%) Land $1,082,432 Building $385,344
2023	$16,581.00 (+0.43%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,410,782 Land $1,040,400 Building $370,382
2022	$16,510.00

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 System	CITY OF MILPITAS serves 81,915 people · EPA ID CA4310005
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Nov 2025
Lead	3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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 722 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area	800 / 160
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless	100 / 60
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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