Santa Clara County property record for 196 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,643 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $990,000 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $15,745 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 154-01-003 |
| Primary APN | 154-01-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,643 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,043 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,093 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 950 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 196 ESCUELA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNTAIN VIEW |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94040-1811 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3-12 |
| Legal Description | CASTRO MAP G4 811 |
| Legal Subdivision | C CASTRO |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 509403 |
196 Escuela Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2016.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 ESCUELA AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1811 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200618838049 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 19, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023318566 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Escuela Ave was $15,745 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 | $1,379,962 (+2%) Land $965,977 Building $413,985 | |
| 2025 | $15,745.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,352,905 Land $947,037 Building $405,868 |
| 2023 | $15,243.00 (-0.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,300,371 Land $910,263 Building $390,108 |
| 2022 | $15,391.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 196 Escuela Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 196 Escuela 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 687 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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