1581 Stemel Way, Milpitas, CA 95035 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1581 Stemel Way, Milpitas, CA 95035

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.144 acres (6,300 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,200,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill	$15,174 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Sale Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`029-43-011`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`029-43-011`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,296 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,296 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Architectural Style	Other
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,300 sqft (0.144 acres)
Lot Dimensions	105 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area	508 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1581 STEMEL WAY
City	MILPITAS
State	CA
Zip	95035-4727
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	TR 5939 LOT 116
Legal Subdivision	5939
Legal Tract	5939
Legal Lot Number	116 107
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	504424

Owner

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of October 20, 2025

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	474 EL RIO, DANVILLE, CA 94526-1809
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 5, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Apr 30, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer SNAPFI INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	24774148
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

January 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jan 5, 2021
Property Address	1581 STEMEL WAY, MILPITAS, CA 95035-4727
Document Number	0024774148
Instrument Date	Dec 24, 2020
Instrument	24774148
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 15, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,320.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	474 EL RIO DANVILLE CA 945261809, DANVILLE, CA 94526-1809

April 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Apr 30, 2020
Property Address	1581 STEMEL WAY, MILPITAS, CA 95035-4727
Document Number	0024468210
Instrument Date	Apr 22, 2020
Instrument	24468210
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 15, 2020
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$158.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1581 STEMEL WAY MILPITAS CA 950354727, MILPITAS, CA 95035-4727

Mortgage

Document Number	24468211
Date	Apr 30, 2020
Instrument	24468211

Lender

Name	SNAPFI INC
Address	SAN JOSE, CA 95125

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 29, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

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
2025	$15,174.00 (+2.78%)	$1,298,917 (+4.04%) Land $844,296 Building $454,621
2023	$14,764.00 (+0.42%)	$1,248,480 Land $811,512 Building $436,968
2022	$14,702.00

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 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.07% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect 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	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 673 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 200
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Ridge Wireless.

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