Santa Clara County property record for 1491 Topar Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,437 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,437,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $30,279 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 331-10-045 |
| Primary APN | 331-10-045 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,437 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,845 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,592 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,750 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 235 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 394 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Area | 6,000 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1491 TOPAR AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ALTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94024-5943 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1E-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOS ALTOS CC PROPERTIES |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 511702 |
1491 Topar Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2019.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1491 TOPAR AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-5943 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201924174291 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0022073581 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 1491 TOPAR AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-5943 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0024035274 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 24035274 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 24, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1491 Topar Ave was $30,279 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,519,183 (+2%) Land $1,507,262 Building $1,011,921 | |
| 2025 | $30,279.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,469,788 Land $1,477,708 Building $992,080 |
| 2023 | $28,787.00 (+0.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,373,885 Land $1,420,328 Building $953,557 |
| 2022 | $28,509.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1491 Topar Ave in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 risk around 1491 Topar Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of 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.
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 441 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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