16770 Murphy Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 16770 Murphy Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 2,236 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size1.35 acres (58,806 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$1,375,000 (Apr 2019)
Tax Bill$17,418 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Transfer
Oct 2025 Transfer
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone D (undetermined)
APN817-19-027

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN817-19-027

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,236 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,168 sqft
1st Floor Area2,168 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Utility RoomUtility Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1967
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1967
Architectural StyleH-Shape
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area58,806 sqft
Garage Area1,291 sqft
Parking Spaces5 Parking Spaces
Pool TypePool with Hot Tub/Spa
Pool Area2,852 sqft
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Street Address16770 MURPHY AVE
CityMORGAN HILL
StateCA
Zip95037-9568
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA-20A
Legal DescriptionLOT B
Legal Subdivision10076 RHO MDWS IV
Legal BlockRECOR
Legal Lot NumberB
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract512309

Owner

16770 Murphy Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2019.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address16770 MURPHY AVE, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-9568
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSole Owner

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 6, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 6, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 25, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM
LUTHER BURBANK SAVINGS
Sep 20, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Apr 26, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
STAR ONE CU
Nov 26, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM
LUTHER BURBANK SAVINGS
Sep 18, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 26, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 26, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 26, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201924165928
Last Transfer DateSep 19, 2019
Transfer Doc0024284923
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateOct 6, 2025
Property Address16770 MURPHY AVE, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-9568
Document Number0025879530
Map ReferenceMB 482 PG 1
Instrument DateOct 2, 2025
Instrument25879530
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 15, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address16770 MURPHY AVE, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-9568

October 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateOct 6, 2025
Property Address16770 MURPHY AVE, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-9568
Document Number0025879531
Map ReferenceMB 482 PG 1
Instrument DateOct 2, 2025
Instrument25879531
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 15, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address16770 MURPHY AVE, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-9568

January 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address16770 MURPHY AVE, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-9568
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0024103377
DateJan 25, 2019
Instrument24103377
Lender
NameLUTHER BURBANK SAVINGS
TypeLending Institution
AddressSANTA ROSA, CA 95401
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount on Record
Term479 Months
DueDec 1, 2058
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.5%
Type Change DateDec 1, 2023
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change3%
Max Rate At Change6.5%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate10.5%

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateSep 20, 2019
Property Address16770 MURPHY AVE, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-9568
Document Number0024284923
Instrument DateSep 19, 2019
Instrument24284923
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 30, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address16770 MURPHY AVE MORGAN HILL CA 950379568, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-9568

April 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateApr 26, 2019
Property Address16770 MURPHY AVE, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-9568
Document Number0024165928
Instrument DateApr 23, 2019
Instrument24165928
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 7, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,512.50
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address16770 MURPHY AVE MORGAN HILL CA 950379568, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-9568

Mortgage

Document Number24165929
DateApr 26, 2019
Instrument24165929
Lender
NameSTAR ONE CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressPO BOX 3643, SUNNYVALE, CA 94088-3643
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueApr 25, 2049

November 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateNov 26, 2018
Property Address16770 MURPHY AVE, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-9568
Document Number0024069272
Map ReferenceMB482 PG1
Instrument DateNov 16, 2018
Instrument24069272
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address7554 PODEO DRIVE, GILROY, CA 95020

Mortgage

Document Number0024069273
DateNov 26, 2018
Instrument24069273
Lender
NameLUTHER BURBANK SAVINGS
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount on Record
Term481 Months
DueDec 1, 2058
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.5%
Type Change DateDec 1, 2023
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change3%
Max Rate At Change6.5%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate10.5%

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateSep 18, 2017
Property Address16770 MURPHY AVE, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-9568
Document Number0023755667
Instrument DateSep 8, 2017
Instrument23755667
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address16770 MURPHY AVE MORGAN HILL CA 950379568, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-9568

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 16770 Murphy Ave was $17,418.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
Unified School DistrictMorgan Hill Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,564,511 (+2%) Land $1,120,759 Building $443,752
2025$17,418.00 Homeowner's exemption$1,533,835 Land $1,098,784 Building $435,051
2023$16,871.00 (+1.71%) Homeowner's exemption$1,474,276 (+2%) Land $1,056,118 Building $418,158
2022$16,588.00 Homeowner's exemption$1,445,369 Land $1,035,410 Building $409,959

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 16770 Murphy Ave in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone D
undetermined · not studied
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Wildfire risk around 16770 Murphy Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemCITY OF MORGAN HILL
serves 47,374 people · EPA ID CA4310006
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2023
Also Mapped HereSANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
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 143 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Razzolink
Fixed Wireless
500 / 250
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
Hankins Information Technology
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, South Valley Internet, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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