20261 Chateau Dr, Saratoga, CA 95070 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 20261 Chateau Dr, Saratoga, CA 95070

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,893 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.288 acres (12,544 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,465,000 (Oct 2005)
Tax Bill$24,099 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2018 Mortgage
Jul 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN393-08-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN393-08-026

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,893 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,893 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Utility RoomUtility Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleH-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area12,544 sqft (0.288 acres)
Lot Dimensions128 ft deep x 98 ft wide
Garage Area501 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address20261 CHATEAU DR
CitySARATOGA
StateCA
Zip95070-4353
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR112
Legal DescriptionTRACT 1167 ARGONAUT PLACE BOOK 44 PAGE 30 PAGE 31 LOT 27
Legal SubdivisionARGONAUT PLACE
Legal Tract1167
Legal Lot Number27
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3015
Census Tract507500

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address20261 CHATEAU DR, SARATOGA, CA 95070-4353
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 21, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM
PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
Jul 31, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 20, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 20, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200518632154
Last Transfer DateJul 25, 2019
Transfer Doc0024243779
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address20261 CHATEAU DR, SARATOGA, CA 95070-4353
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0023937266
DateMay 21, 2018
Instrument23937266
Lender
NamePROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSAN JOSE, CA 95110
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.87%
Type Change DateJun 1, 2023
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change5.87%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8.87%

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateJul 31, 2019
Property Address20261 CHATEAU DR, SARATOGA, CA 95070-4353
Document Number0024243779
Instrument DateJul 25, 2019
Instrument24243779
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 8, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address20261 CHATEAU DR SARATOGA CA 950704353, SARATOGA, CA 95070-4353

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySaratoga City
Secondary School DistrictLos Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictSaratoga Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,041,653 (+2%) Land $1,693,183 Building $348,470
2025$24,099.00 (+1.17%) Homeowner's exemption$2,001,622 (+4.04%) Land $1,659,984 Building $341,638
2024$23,821.00 (+1.16%)
2023$23,549.00 (+2.21%) Homeowner's exemption$1,923,899 Land $1,595,526 Building $328,373
2022$23,040.00

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 X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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 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 SystemSAN JOSE WATER
private · serves 1,039,920 people · EPA ID CA4310011
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Jun 2023
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 402 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
Ridge Wireless
Fixed Wireless
100 / 60
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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