1981 Newcastle Dr, Los Altos, CA 94024 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1981 Newcastle Dr, Los Altos, CA 94024

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,489 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size	0.23 acres (10,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$4,000,000 (Oct 2025)
Tax Bill	$39,121 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2025 Sale Oct 2025 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`318-14-003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`318-14-003`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,489 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,489 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Utility Room	Utility Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1961
Effective Year Built	Effective 1961
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	10,000 sqft (0.23 acres)
Lot Dimensions	80 ft deep x 125 ft wide
Garage Area	565 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1981 NEWCASTLE DR
City	LOS ALTOS
State	CA
Zip	94024-6939
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	TRACT 1682 MAY MANOR BOOK 71 PAGE 40 PAGE 41 LOT 59
Legal Subdivision	MAY MANOR
Legal Tract	1682
Legal Lot Number	59
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2011
Census Tract	510002

Owner

1981 Newcastle Dr is held in a trust since October 2025.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 1922, CUPERTINO, CA 95015-1922
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 12, 2025	Grant Deed, Transfer
Oct 23, 2025	Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 23, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 23, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202525888897
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 1, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0024923474
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2025: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Nov 12, 2025
Property Address	1981 NEWCASTLE DR, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-6939
Document Number	0025898629
Map Reference	MB 71 PG 40 & 41
Instrument Date	Nov 7, 2025
Instrument	25898629
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 1922, CUPERTINO, CA 95015-1922

October 2025: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Oct 23, 2025
Property Address	1981 NEWCASTLE DR, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-6939
Document Number	0025888897
Map Reference	MB 71 PG 40 & 41
Instrument Date	Oct 7, 2025
Instrument	25888897
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2025
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$4,400.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 1922, CUPERTINO, CA 95015-1922

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1981 Newcastle Dr was $39,121.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Clara County
Municipality	Los Altos City
Elementary School District	Cupertino Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	Fremont Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$4,000,000 (+21.92%) Land $3,600,000 Building $400,000
2025	$39,121.00	$3,280,934 Land $2,734,114 Building $546,820
2023	$34,557.00 (-7.35%)	$2,880,000 Land $2,400,000 Building $480,000
2022	$37,300.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1981 Newcastle Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1981 Newcastle Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 System	CWSC LOS ALTOS SUBURBAN private · serves 63,559 people · EPA ID CA4310001
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Aug 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 576 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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