174 Lyell St, Los Altos, CA 94022 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 174 Lyell St, Los Altos, CA 94022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,342 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size0.207 acres (9,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$2,550,000 (Feb 2016)
Tax Bill$36,874 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN170-37-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN170-37-007

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,342 sqft Living Area
Gross Area962 sqft
1st Floor Area962 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1949
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1949
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area9,000 sqft (0.207 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area286 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchNone

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address174 LYELL ST
CityLOS ALTOS
StateCA
Zip94022-4068
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal SubdivisionLOS ALTOS
Legal Block34
Legal Lot Number1-3
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract510300

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 2487, SARATOGA, CA 95070-0487
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 19, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 19, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201623224215
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalityLos Altos City
Elementary School DistrictLos Altos Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMountain View-Los Altos Union School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$3,079,049 (+2%) Land $2,656,438 Building $422,611
2025$36,874.00 (+4.85%)$3,018,676 (+4.04%) Land $2,604,351 Building $414,325
2023$35,169.00 (+1.59%)$2,901,459 Land $2,503,222 Building $398,237
2022$34,617.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

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 SystemCWSC LOS ALTOS SUBURBAN
private · serves 63,559 people · EPA ID CA4310001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 537 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL
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
Ridge Wireless
Fixed Wireless
100 / 60

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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