Santa Clara County property record for 161 Ortega Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,725 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $192,500 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $10,978 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 148-34-021 |
| Primary APN | 148-34-021 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,725 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 813 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,492 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 89 ft deep x 28 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 161 ORTEGA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNTAIN VIEW |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94040-1439 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R315 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6102 LOT 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRCHGREEN SUBD |
| Legal Tract | 6102 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 509404 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 ORTEGA AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1439 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201322162660 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0015372271 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 161 ORTEGA AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1439 |
| Document Number | 0024598341 |
| Map Reference | MB 400 PG 32-34 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24598341 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 161 ORTEGA AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1439 |
| Document Number | 0024598342 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24598342 |
| Name | GOOGAIN INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2035 |
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Mountain View City |
| Elementary School District | Mountain View Whisman Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Mountain View-Los Altos Union School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $942,026 (+2%) Land $471,013 Building $471,013 | |
| 2025 | $10,978.00 (+3.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $923,556 (+4.04%) Land $461,778 Building $461,778 |
| 2023 | $10,569.00 (+0.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $887,696 Land $443,848 Building $443,848 |
| 2022 | $10,540.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 MOUNTAIN VIEW serves 81,340 people · EPA ID CA4310007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| 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 | 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 535 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Cruzio, GeoLinks, Sail Internet, T-Mobile.
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