1696 California St, Mountain View, CA 94041 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1696 California St, Mountain View, CA 94041

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,067 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size0.107 acres (4,675 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$630,000 (May 2008)
Tax Bill$865 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN154-10-024

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN154-10-024

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,067 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,067 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1938
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1938
Architectural StyleH-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area4,675 sqft (0.107 acres)
Lot Dimensions85 ft deep x 55 ft wide
Garage Area189 sqft
PorchNone

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address1696 CALIFORNIA ST
CityMOUNTAIN VIEW
StateCA
Zip94041-1135
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3-2*
Legal SubdivisionBUENA VISTA
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract509500

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1696 CALIFORNIA ST, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041-1135
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 23, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 23, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200819863512
Last Transfer DateJul 16, 2014
Transfer Doc0022657669
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$57,430 (+2%) Land $24,943 Building $32,487
2025$865.00 (-0.69%) Homeowner's exemption$56,304 (+4.04%) Land $24,454 Building $31,850
2023$871.00 (+0.81%) Homeowner's exemption$54,119 Land $23,505 Building $30,614
2022$864.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
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

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 SystemCITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
serves 81,340 people · EPA ID CA4310007
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
LeadUnder 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 687 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
Ridge Wireless
Fixed Wireless
100 / 60

May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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