Santa Clara County property record for 1542 Bittern Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,644 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,386 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,459,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $21,068 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage May 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 309-39-043 |
| Primary APN | 309-39-043 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,644 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 836 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 728 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,386 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1542 BITTERN DR |
|---|---|
| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94087-3338 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R0 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3562 BERKELEY SQUARE BOOK 165 PAGE 55 LOT 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY SQUARE |
| Legal Tract | 3562 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 508203 |
1542 Bittern Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2021.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1542 BITTERN DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-3338 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| May 3, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201322233592 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0024945398 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 1542 BITTERN DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-3338 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1542 BITTERN DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-3338 |
| Document Number | 0024994368 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24994368 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 1.25% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6.25% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 6.25% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1542 BITTERN DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-3338 |
| Document Number | 0024945398 |
| Map Reference | MB 165 PG 55 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24945398 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1542 BITTERN DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-3338 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 1542 BITTERN DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-3338 |
| Document Number | 0024456368 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1542 BITTERN DR SUNNYVALE CA 940873338, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-3338 |
| Document Number | 0024456368 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24456368 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 15, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.12% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1542 Bittern Dr was $21,068.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Sunnyvale City |
| Elementary School District | Cupertino Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Fremont Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,832,262 (+2%) Land $1,190,862 Building $641,400 | |
| 2025 | $21,068.00 | $1,796,336 Land $1,167,512 Building $628,824 |
| 2023 | $20,349.00 (+0.88%) | $1,726,584 Land $1,122,177 Building $604,407 |
| 2022 | $20,172.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1542 Bittern Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 1542 Bittern Dr is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | CITY OF SUNNYVALE serves 157,566 people · EPA ID CA4310014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 63 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 705 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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