1978 Fallen Leaf Ln, Los Altos, CA 94024 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1978 Fallen Leaf Ln, Los Altos, CA 94024

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,162 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.283 acres (12,320 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$2,507,000 (Aug 1996)
Tax Bill$2,786 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN318-23-030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN318-23-030

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,162 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,162 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Utility RoomUtility Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area12,320 sqft (0.283 acres)
Lot Dimensions154 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage Area462 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Pool TypePool with Hot Tub/Spa
Pool Area4,554 sqft
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1978 FALLEN LEAF LN
CityLOS ALTOS
StateCA
Zip94024-7206
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT 1922 MOUNTAIN MEADOWS BOOK 105 PAGE 24 PAGE 25 LOT 2
Legal SubdivisionMOUNTAIN MEADOWS
Legal Tract1922
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract510002

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1978 FALLEN LEAF LN, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-7206
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 9, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 9, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number199613403271
Deed Book / Page458 / 776
Last Transfer DateFeb 11, 2022
Transfer Doc0025241700
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateFeb 16, 2022
Property Address1978 FALLEN LEAF LN, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-7206
Document Number0025241700
Map ReferenceMB 105 PG 24&25
Instrument DateFeb 11, 2022
Instrument25241700
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1978 FALLEN LEAF LN, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-7206

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 DistrictCupertino Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictFremont Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$173,392 (+2%) Land $36,965 Building $136,427
2025$2,786.00 (+6.58%) Homeowner's exemption$169,993 (+4.04%) Land $36,241 Building $133,752
2023$2,614.00 (+2.47%) Homeowner's exemption$163,394 Land $34,835 Building $128,559
2022$2,551.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% 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 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 529 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100

May also be available: Ridge Wireless, T-Mobile.

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