1656 Fordham Way, Mountain View, CA 94040 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1656 Fordham Way, Mountain View, CA 94040

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 1,905 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size0.202 acres (8,800 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Tax Bill$4,883 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN189-25-048

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN189-25-048

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,905 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,725 sqft
1st Floor Area1,725 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area8,800 sqft (0.202 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage Area506 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1656 FORDHAM WAY
CityMOUNTAIN VIEW
StateCA
Zip94040-3657
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT 1927 BOOK 81 PAGE 32 BLOCK 2 LOT 1
Legal Tract1927
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4018
Census Tract509801

Owner

1656 Fordham Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2018.

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address1656 FORDHAM WAY, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3657
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateMar 9, 2018
Transfer Doc0023892859
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateMar 22, 2018
Property Address1656 FORDHAM WAY, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3657
Document Number0023892859
Instrument DateMar 9, 2018
Instrument23892859
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 29, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1656 FORDHAM WAY MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 940403657, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3657

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1656 Fordham Way was $4,883 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalityMountain View City
Elementary School DistrictLos Altos Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMountain View-Los Altos Union School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$428,178 (+2%) Land $215,538 Building $212,640
2025$4,883.00 Homeowner's exemption$419,783 Land $211,312 Building $208,471
2023$4,659.00 (+0.91%) Homeowner's exemption$403,484 Land $203,107 Building $200,377
2022$4,617.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1656 Fordham Way in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 11 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies11 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

The area around 1656 Fordham Way 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCWSC LOS ALTOS SUBURBAN
private · serves 63,559 people · EPA ID CA4310001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 706 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Cruzio
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
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.

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