Santa Clara County property record for 178 Michael Way, Santa Clara, CA 95051
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,324 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,525,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $21,945 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 296-15-041 |
| Primary APN | 296-15-041 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,324 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,324 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 178 MICHAEL WAY |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CLARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95051-6622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1360 BOOK 55 PAGE 10 LOT 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 1360 |
| Legal Tract | 1360 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 506103 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 MICHAEL WAY, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-6622 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201522937737 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0024849588 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 178 MICHAEL WAY, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-6622 |
| Document Number | 0024849588 |
| Map Reference | MB 55 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24849588 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | CORNERSTONE TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 178 MICHAEL WAY, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-6622 |
| Document Number | 0024849589 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24849589 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK OF ST CHARLES MO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2041 |
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Santa Clara City |
| Elementary School District | Cupertino Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Fremont Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,869,467 (+2%) Land $1,532,355 Building $337,112 | |
| 2025 | $21,945.00 (+6.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,832,811 (+4.04%) Land $1,502,309 Building $330,502 |
| 2023 | $20,692.00 (+0.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,761,642 Land $1,443,973 Building $317,669 |
| 2022 | $20,505.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 SANTA CLARA serves 134,587 people · EPA ID CA4310012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 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 | 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 633 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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