Santa Clara County property record for 173 Ortega Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.041 acres (1,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,108,000 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $15,160 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 148-34-027 |
| Primary APN | 148-34-027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 824 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 760 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,780 sqft (0.041 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 89 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 173 ORTEGA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNTAIN VIEW |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94040-1439 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | MV |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6102 LOT 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRCHGREEN SUBD |
| Legal Tract | 6102 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 509404 |
173 Ortega Ave, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2017.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 ORTEGA AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1439 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GENERAL MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GOOGAIN |
| Jan 12, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FREMONT BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201723556198 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 21, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0019035290 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 173 ORTEGA AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1439 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 173 ORTEGA AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1439 |
| Document Number | 0024743003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24743003 |
| Name | GENERAL MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BURLINGAME, CA 94010 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 173 ORTEGA AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1439 |
| Document Number | 0024463110 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 173 ORTEGA AVE MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 940401439, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1439 |
| Document Number | 0024463110 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24463110 |
| Name | GOOGAIN |
|---|---|
| Address | SUNNYVALE, CA 94086 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 23, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 173 ORTEGA AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1439 |
| Document Number | 0023556198 |
| Map Reference | MAP400 PG32-34 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Instrument | 23556198 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 173 ORTEGA AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1439 |
| Document Number | 0023556199 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23556199 |
| Name | FREMONT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 173 Ortega Ave was $15,160 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,311,638 (+2%) Land $655,819 Building $655,819 | |
| 2025 | $15,160.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,285,920 Land $642,960 Building $642,960 |
| 2023 | $14,639.00 (+0.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,235,988 Land $617,994 Building $617,994 |
| 2022 | $14,600.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 173 Ortega Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 173 Ortega 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 MOUNTAIN VIEW serves 81,340 people · EPA ID CA4310007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| 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 | 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 535 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Cruzio, GeoLinks, Sail Internet, T-Mobile.
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