Santa Clara County property record for 168 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,240 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.052 acres (2,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $548,594 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $16,975 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 209-06-031 |
| Primary APN | 209-06-031 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,240 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,280 sqft (0.052 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 168 S MURPHY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94086-6112 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYVALE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,16 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 508602 |
168 S Murphy Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2009.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 342 STATE ST, 5, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-2867 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200920129391 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 168 S Murphy Ave was $16,975, up 3.6% from the year before.
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 | $1,234,689 (+2%) Land $407,180 Building $827,509 | |
| 2025 | $16,975.00 (+3.56%) | $1,210,481 Land $399,197 Building $811,284 |
| 2024 | $16,391.00 (+1.13%) | |
| 2023 | $16,208.00 (+24.03%) | $1,163,479 Land $383,697 Building $779,782 |
| 2022 | $13,068.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 168 S Murphy Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 168 S Murphy 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 442 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet.
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