Santa Clara County property record for 171 Sylvia Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,310 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,940 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,783 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 083-11-062 |
| Primary APN | 083-11-062 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,310 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,040 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,940 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 171 SYLVIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MILPITAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95035-5234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | SYLVAN GARDENS LOT 59 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVAN GARDENS |
| Legal Tract | 1074 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 504508 |
171 Sylvia Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2009.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 SYLVIA AVE, MILPITAS, CA 95035-5234 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020123060 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 171 Sylvia Ave was $2,783, up 6.1% from the year before.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Milpitas City |
| Unified School District | Milpitas Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $214,145 (+2%) Land $61,261 Building $152,884 | |
| 2025 | $2,783.00 (+6.1%) | $209,947 Land $60,060 Building $149,887 |
| 2024 | $2,623.00 (+0.34%) | |
| 2023 | $2,614.00 (+0.27%) | $201,797 Land $57,729 Building $144,068 |
| 2022 | $2,607.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 171 Sylvia Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 36 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 48 units insured incl. 12 condo units |
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 171 Sylvia Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 | CITY OF MILPITAS serves 81,915 people · EPA ID CA4310005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 457 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Tekify Fiber & Wireless Fixed Wireless | 425 / 80 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet, T-Mobile.
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