Santa Clara County property record for 185 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 | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $544,750 (Mar 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $8,343 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 148-34-033 |
| Primary APN | 148-34-033 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 185 ORTEGA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNTAIN VIEW |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94040-1439 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R315 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6102 LOT 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRCHGREEN SUBD |
| Legal Tract | 6102 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 509404 |
185 Ortega Ave, a condominium, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2019.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 ORTEGA AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1439 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 4, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20112319 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0024159653 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 185 ORTEGA AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1439 |
| Document Number | 0024159653 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 24159653 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 185 ORTEGA AVE MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 940401439, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1439 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Ortega Ave was $8,343 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 | $712,193 (+2%) Land $434,374 Building $277,819 | |
| 2025 | $8,343.00 Homeowner's exemption | $698,229 Land $425,857 Building $272,372 |
| 2023 | $8,038.00 (+0.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $671,118 Land $409,321 Building $261,797 |
| 2022 | $8,015.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 185 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 185 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 |
|---|
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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