Santa Clara County property record for 159 Cardinal Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95032
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,531 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Oct 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $20,088 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 532-08-018 |
| Primary APN | 532-08-018 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,080 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,820 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,820 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,531 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 106 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 492 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 159 CARDINAL LN |
|---|---|
| City | LOS GATOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95032-5618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R18 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1672 STONY BROOK BOOK 68 PAGE 9 LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | STONY BROOK |
| Legal Tract | 1672 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 506900 |
159 Cardinal Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2010.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 CARDINAL LN, LOS GATOS, CA 95032-5618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201020923890 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0015550209 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 159 CARDINAL LN, LOS GATOS, CA 95032-5618 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 CARDINAL LN, LOS GATOS, CA 95032-5618 |
| Document Number | 0024970772 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24970772 |
| Name | CITIBANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | O FALLON, MO 63368 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Cardinal Ln was $20,088 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Los Gatos Town |
| Secondary School District | Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Los Gatos Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,678,579 (+2%) Land $1,097,705 Building $580,874 | |
| 2025 | $20,088.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,645,667 Land $1,076,182 Building $569,485 |
| 2023 | $19,022.00 (+0.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,581,766 Land $1,034,394 Building $547,372 |
| 2022 | $18,902.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 159 Cardinal Ln 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 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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 159 Cardinal Ln 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 | SAN JOSE WATER private · serves 1,039,920 people · EPA ID CA4310011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jun 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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 520 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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