Santa Clara County property record for 159 S Bayview Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 867 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,930 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Jul 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $10,207 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 209-05-023 |
| Primary APN | 209-05-023 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 867 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 867 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,930 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 159 S BAYVIEW AVE |
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| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94086-6214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PASTORIA DE LAS BORREGAS RHO |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 508602 |
159 S Bayview Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2006.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 S BAYVIEW AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-6214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199814312244 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0019167586 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 S Bayview Ave was $10,207.
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 | $864,209 (+2%) Land $836,343 Building $27,866 | |
| 2025 | $10,207.00 | $847,265 Land $819,945 Building $27,320 |
| 2023 | $9,753.00 (+1.57%) | $814,366 Land $788,106 Building $26,260 |
| 2022 | $9,602.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 159 S Bayview Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 159 S Bayview Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 774 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| 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, Verizon.
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