Santa Clara County property record for 16898 Mitchell Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,859 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,025,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $16,279 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 529-18-017 |
| Primary APN | 529-18-017 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,859 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,451 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 408 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Pool Area | 5,000 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 16898 MITCHELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LOS GATOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95032-4505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R18A |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | MITCHELL ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 507004 |
16898 Mitchell Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2011.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of August 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16898 MITCHELL AVE, LOS GATOS, CA 95032-4505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201170778 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 1, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020600786 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 16898 MITCHELL AVE, LOS GATOS, CA 95032-4505 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0024531513 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24531513 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.87% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 7.87% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16898 Mitchell Ave was $16,279 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Los Gatos Town |
| Secondary School District | Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Los Gatos Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,339,458 (+2%) Land $803,676 Building $535,782 | |
| 2025 | $16,279.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,313,195 Land $787,918 Building $525,277 |
| 2023 | $15,408.00 (+0.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,262,204 Land $757,323 Building $504,881 |
| 2022 | $15,312.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 16898 Mitchell 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 16898 Mitchell 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 | SAN JOSE WATER private · serves 1,039,920 people · EPA ID CA4310011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jun 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 298 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Frontier, GeoLinks.
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