171 W Arques Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 171 W Arques Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,010 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.115 acres (4,992 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$850,000 (Jun 2016)
Tax Bill$12,071 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN204-30-011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN204-30-011

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,010 sqft Living Area
Gross Area790 sqft
1st Floor Area790 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1942
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area4,992 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions96 ft deep x 52 ft wide
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address171 W ARQUES AVE
CitySUNNYVALE
StateCA
Zip94085-4361
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR0
Legal DescriptionTRACT 209 HOMEWOOD MAP NO 2 BOOK 7 PAGE 30 BLOCK 7 LOT 3
Legal SubdivisionHOMEWOOD MAP 02
Legal Tract209
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract508800

Owner

171 W Arques Ave is held in a trust since May 2020.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address138 WALNUT AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-4322
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 27, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 27, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201623347481
Last Transfer DateMay 8, 2020
Transfer Doc0024506248
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateJun 15, 2020
Property Address171 W ARQUES AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-4361
Document Number0024506248
Instrument DateMay 28, 2020
Instrument24506248
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 25, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address138 WALNUT AVE SUNNYVALE CA 940854322, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-4322

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 171 W Arques Ave was $12,071.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySunnyvale City
Secondary School DistrictFremont Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictSunnyvale Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,026,345 (+2%) Land $905,601 Building $120,744
2025$12,071.00$1,006,222 Land $887,845 Building $118,377
2023$11,533.00 (+1.59%)$967,151 Land $853,370 Building $113,781
2022$11,353.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 171 W Arques Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 171 W Arques 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 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 SUNNYVALE
serves 157,566 people · EPA ID CA4310014
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2024
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 Reporting63
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 657 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 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100

May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet, T-Mobile.

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