Santa Clara County property record for 159 Charles St, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Jan 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $9,466 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 165-14-029 |
| Primary APN | 165-14-029 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 286 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | None |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 159 CHARLES ST |
|---|---|
| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94086-6062 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 210 LOT 21 |
| Legal Tract | 210 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 508601 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 CHARLES ST, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-6062 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200115516381 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Sunnyvale City |
| Secondary School District | Fremont Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Sunnyvale Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $806,892 (+2%) Land $403,446 Building $403,446 | |
| 2025 | $9,466.00 (+4.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $791,072 (+4.04%) Land $395,536 Building $395,536 |
| 2023 | $9,042.00 (+1.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $760,356 Land $380,178 Building $380,178 |
| 2022 | $8,901.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 442 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet.
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