253 Frances Dr, Los Altos, CA 94022 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 253 Frances Dr, Los Altos, CA 94022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,401 sqft · built 2023
Lot Size0.283 acres (12,330 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$3,600,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill$71,104 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Mortgage
Jun 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN170-26-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN170-26-009

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,401 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,058 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,343 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Utility RoomUtility Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2023
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2023
Architectural StyleH-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area12,330 sqft (0.283 acres)
Lot Dimensions137 ft deep x 90 ft wide
Garage Area578 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchNone

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address253 FRANCES DR
CityLOS ALTOS
StateCA
Zip94022-3728
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal SubdivisionLEONARD S CLARK
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract510300

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address253 FRANCES DR, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3728
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 10, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Jun 17, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202024507694
Prior Transfer DateJul 11, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0019537331
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address253 FRANCES DR, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3728
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0024569389
DateAug 10, 2020
Instrument24569389
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
AddressSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.75%
Type Change DateSep 1, 2030
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.95%
Max Rate At Change10.9%
Index1-Year CMT
Max Rate10.9%

June 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateJun 17, 2020
Property Address253 FRANCES DR, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3728
Document Number0024507694
Instrument DateJun 11, 2020
Instrument24507694
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 25, 2020
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$3,960.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address12380 BARLEY HILL RD LOS ALTOS HILLS CA 940245232, LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA 94024-5232

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 DistrictLos Altos Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMountain View-Los Altos Union School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$6,121,988 (+2%) Land $3,681,210 Building $2,440,778
2025$71,104.00 (+23.3%) Homeowner's exemption$6,001,950 (+22.14%) Land $3,609,030 Building $2,392,920
2023$57,667.00 (+41.11%)$4,913,928 Land $3,468,888 Building $1,445,040
2022$40,868.00

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
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% 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 537 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Cruzio
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
Ridge Wireless
Fixed Wireless
100 / 60

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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