Santa Clara County property record for 1696 Gretel Ln, Mountain View, CA 94040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,504 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,152 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,607 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer Apr 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 193-16-018 |
| Primary APN | 193-16-018 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,504 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,586 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,586 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,152 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 92 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1696 GRETEL LN |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNTAIN VIEW |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94040-3707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1373 MONTALTO BOOK 53 PAGE 50 PAGE 51 LOT 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTA VISTA CIRCLE |
| Legal Tract | 1373 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 509802 |
1696 Gretel Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 1997.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1696 GRETEL LN, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 3, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0013633238 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1696 GRETEL LN, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3707 |
| Document Number | 0025283183 |
| Map Reference | MB 53 PG 50&51 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 25283183 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1696 GRETEL LN, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3707 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1696 GRETEL LN, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3707 |
| Document Number | 0025283184 |
| Map Reference | MB 53 PG 50&51 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 25283184 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1696 GRETEL LN, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3707 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1696 Gretel Ln was $9,607.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Mountain View City |
| Elementary School District | Mountain View Whisman Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Mountain View-Los Altos Union School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $800,098 (+2%) Land $450,919 Building $349,179 | |
| 2025 | $9,607.00 | $784,411 Land $442,078 Building $342,333 |
| 2023 | $9,130.00 (+0.29%) | $753,953 Land $424,912 Building $329,041 |
| 2022 | $9,104.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1696 Gretel Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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 risk around 1696 Gretel Ln is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CWSC LOS ALTOS SUBURBAN private · serves 63,559 people · EPA ID CA4310001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 513 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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