1542 Melba Ct, Mountain View, CA 94040 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1542 Melba Ct, Mountain View, CA 94040

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,691 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.128 acres (5,580 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$3,285,000 (Oct 2022)
Tax Bill	$40,361 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`189-31-023`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`189-31-023`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,691 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,267 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,267 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	5,580 sqft (0.128 acres)
Lot Dimensions	93 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area	449 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1542 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 39
Legal Subdivision	TRACT NO 1000
Legal Tract	1000
Legal Lot Number	39
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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1542 MELBA CT, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-2954
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 12, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Feb 24, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTCO INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 12, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 12, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 7, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202225385497
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 13, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0020522706
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Oct 12, 2022
Property Address	1542 MELBA CT, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-2954
Document Number	0025385497
Map Reference	MB 42 PG 32
Instrument Date	Oct 5, 2022
Instrument	25385497
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 21, 2022
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN 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	Joint Tenants
Address	1542 MELBA CT, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-2954

Mortgage

Document Number	0025385498
Date	Oct 12, 2022
Instrument	25385498

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.5%
Type Change Date	Nov 1, 2032
Change Frequency	6 Months
Min Rate At Change	2.75%
Max Rate At Change	6.5%
Index	Other
Max Rate	9.5%

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	1542 MELBA CT, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-2954
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 4, 2021
Title Company	CALIFORNIA COAST TITLE COMPANY, CALIFORNIA BEST TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1542 MELBA CT, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-2954

Mortgage

Document Number	0024844745
Date	Feb 24, 2021
Instrument	24844745

Lender

Name	NORTCO INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA 91745

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

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		$3,486,066 (+2%) Land $3,137,460 Building $348,606
2025	$40,361.00 (+4.9%)	$3,417,713 (+4.04%) Land $3,075,942 Building $341,771
2023	$38,477.00 (+54.81%)	$3,285,000 Land $2,956,500 Building $328,500
2022	$24,855.00

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 · 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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