1538 Melba Ct, Mountain View, CA 94040 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1538 Melba Ct, Mountain View, CA 94040

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.128 acres (5,580 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on Record
Last Sale	$2,300,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill	$28,030 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Transfer Jul 2023 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`189-31-022`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`189-31-022`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,260 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,260 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	5,580 sqft (0.128 acres)
Lot Dimensions	93 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area	460 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1538 MELBA CT
City	MOUNTAIN VIEW
State	CA
Zip	94040-2954
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	TRACT 1000 BOOK 42 PAGE 32 LOT 40
Legal Subdivision	TRACT 1000
Legal Tract	1000
Legal Lot Number	40
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	509801

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Trust Name on Record
Mailing Address	948 BAINES ST, EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303-2556
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 11, 2023	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Jul 11, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Jul 11, 2023	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 11, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 11, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202325499362
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 8, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0025499361
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2023: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jul 11, 2023
Property Address	1538 MELBA CT, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-2954
Document Number	0025499360
Map Reference	MB 42 PG 32
Instrument Date	Jul 8, 2023
Instrument	25499360
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 21, 2023
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4515 HIGH ST, EUGENE, OR 97405-3441
Mail Care Of	SHERRI LYNN MATSUNAGA

July 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jul 11, 2023
Property Address	1538 MELBA CT, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-2954
Document Number	0025499362
Map Reference	MB 42 PG 32
Instrument Date	Jul 8, 2023
Instrument	25499362
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 21, 2023
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	Revocable Trust
Address	948 BAINES ST, EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303-2556

July 2023: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jul 11, 2023
Property Address	1538 MELBA CT, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-2954
Document Number	0025499361
Map Reference	MB 42 PG 32
Instrument Date	Jul 7, 2023
Instrument	25499361
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 21, 2023
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4515 HIGH ST, EUGENE, OR 97405-3441

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	Mountain View City
Elementary School District	Los Altos Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	Mountain View-Los Altos Union School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$2,873,418 (+22.48%) Land $2,236,860 Building $636,558
2025	$28,030.00 (+1,129.93%)	$2,346,000 (+1,801.03%) Land $2,193,000 Building $153,000
2023	$2,279.00 (+0.71%) Homeowner's exemption	$123,407 (+2%) Land $50,598 Building $72,809
2022	$2,263.00 Homeowner's exemption	$120,988 Land $49,606 Building $71,382

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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 minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	8 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 Risk	Not 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 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
Also Mapped Here	CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
Lead	2 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	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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 601 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 250
Cruzio Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless	100 / 60

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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