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178 Sylvia Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 178 Sylvia Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.105 acres (4,558 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$940,000 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill$12,335 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN083-11-055

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN083-11-055
Alternative APN
  • 08609055

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,040 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area4,558 sqft (0.105 acres)
Lot Dimensions86 ft deep x 53 ft wide
Garage Area357 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address178 SYLVIA AVE
CityMILPITAS
StateCA
Zip95035-5235
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR16
Legal DescriptionSYLVAN GARDENS LOT 53
Legal SubdivisionSYLVAN GARDENS
Legal Tract1074
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract504508

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address178 SYLVIA AVE, MILPITAS, CA 95035-5235
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 7, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 7, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201824019199
Prior Transfer DateJan 24, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0021529760
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateSep 7, 2018
Property Address178 SYLVIA AVE, MILPITAS, CA 95035-5235
Document Number0024019199
Instrument DateAug 24, 2018
Instrument24019199
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,034.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address178 SYLVIA AVE MILPITAS CA 950355235, MILPITAS, CA 95035-5235

Mortgage

Document Number24019200
DateSep 7, 2018
Instrument24019200
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 6, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalityMilpitas City
Unified School DistrictMilpitas Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,069,553 (+2%) Land $853,369 Building $216,184
2025$12,335.00 (+2.96%)$1,048,583 (+4.04%) Land $836,637 Building $211,946
2023$11,980.00 (+0.41%)$1,007,867 Land $804,150 Building $203,717
2022$11,931.00

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 AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 36 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies48 units insured
incl. 12 condo units

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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 MILPITAS
serves 81,915 people · EPA ID CA4310005
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead3 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 457 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Tekify Fiber & Wireless
Fixed Wireless		425 / 80
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless		250 / 100
Ridge Wireless
Fixed Wireless		100 / 60
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

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

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