159 W Capitol Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 159 W Capitol Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms4 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1969
Square Footage1,957 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,000 sqft (0.114 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$625,000 (2014)
Tax Bill$12,274.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN083-27-004
Alternative APN
  • 08613013

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area1,957 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,190 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1969
Architectural StyleOther Style
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.114 acres)
Depth X Width100 ft x 50 ft Depth x Width
Pool Area3,450 sqft Pool

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number08613013
Street Address159 W CAPITOL AVE
CityMILPITAS
StateCA
Zip95035-6207
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTR 4370 LOT 496
Legal SubdivisionSTARLITE PINES
Legal Tract4370
Legal Lot Number496
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Minor Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1000
Census Tract504505

Owner

Source: Santa Clara County records · APN 083-27-004

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address159 W CAPITOL AVE, MILPITAS, CA 95035-6207
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 24, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WATERMARK CAP
Oct 03, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
OPTIMUM FIRST INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleApr 28, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 28, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 28, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number0022578877
Last Transfer DateOct 03, 2019
Transfer Doc0024296267
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address159 W CAPITOL AVE, MILPITAS, CA 95035-6207
Document Number0024559723
Instrument DateJul 24, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 W CAPITOL AVE MILPITAS CA 950356207, MILPITAS, CA 95035-6207

Mortgage

Document Number0024559723
DateJul 31, 2020
Instrument24559723
Lender
NameWATERMARK CAP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressIRVINE, CA 92618
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 30, 2050

October 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateOct 03, 2019
Property Address159 W CAPITOL AVE, MILPITAS, CA 95035-6207
Document Number0024296267
Instrument DateSep 17, 2019
Instrument24296267
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 15, 2019
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$240.35
Amount AccuracyFull Value

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 W CAPITOL AVE MILPITAS CA 950356207, MILPITAS, CA 95035-6207

Mortgage

Document Number24296268
DateOct 03, 2019
Instrument24296268
Lender
NameOPTIMUM FIRST INC
AddressFOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueOct 02, 2039

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Clara County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalityMilpitas City
Unified School DistrictMilpitas Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$12,274.00 (+3%) Homeowner's exemption$1,050,217 (+4.04%) Land $783,278 Building $266,939
2023$11,917.00 (+0.42%) Homeowner's exemption$1,009,437 Land $752,863 Building $256,574
2022$11,867.00

Flood & Wildfire

159 W Capitol Ave is in FEMA Zone AO, inside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Santa Clara County (06085C), updated January 18, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AO
1% annual chance, sheet flow 1–3 ft
Special Flood Hazard AreaYes
flood insurance required for federally backed mortgages
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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