Santa Clara County property record for 172 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,860 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,072 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $995,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $19,646 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 209-06-030 |
| Primary APN | 209-06-030 |
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| Building Area | 1,860 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1965 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Lot Area | 2,072 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Street Address | 172 S MURPHY AVE |
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| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94086-6112 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | DSP/2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ENCINAL |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 508602 |
172 S Murphy Ave, a commercial property, is held in a trust since December 2004.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 800 MORNINGSIDE DR, MILLBRAE, CA 94030-1544 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 6, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200418153184 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 28, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0013322326 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 172 S Murphy Ave was $19,646, up 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Sunnyvale City |
| Secondary School District | Fremont Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Sunnyvale Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,533,737 (+2%) Land $590,037 Building $943,700 | |
| 2025 | $19,646.00 (+3.64%) | $1,503,665 Land $578,468 Building $925,197 |
| 2024 | $18,956.00 (+1.04%) | |
| 2023 | $18,760.00 (+6.76%) | $1,445,277 Land $556,006 Building $889,271 |
| 2022 | $17,572.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 172 S Murphy 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 172 S Murphy 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 | CITY OF SUNNYVALE serves 157,566 people · EPA ID CA4310014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 63 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 442 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet.
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