255 2nd St, Los Altos, CA 94022 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 255 2nd St, Los Altos, CA 94022

Property Summary

Property Type	Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details	8,107 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size	0.186 acres (8,111 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$1,125,000 (Oct 2003)
Tax Bill	$39,920 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Mortgage Jan 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`167-40-063`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`167-40-063`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	8,107 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	8,107 sqft
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1968
Effective Year Built	Effective 1997
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Concrete
Fire Resistance	Masonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area	8,111 sqft (0.186 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 75 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None

Location & Zoning

Street Address	255 2ND ST
City	LOS ALTOS
State	CA
Zip	94022-3627
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning Code	CRS
Legal Subdivision	LOS ALTOS MEDICAL CENTER
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2027
Census Tract	510300

Owner

255 2nd St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since March 2007.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	301 BLUE OAK LN, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-2105
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
Jun 17, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N A
Jan 11, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 3, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 3, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200317395003
Last Transfer Date	Mar 23, 2007
Transfer Doc	0019363110
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jun 17, 2026
Property Address	255 2ND ST, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3627
Document Number	0026005411
Instrument Date	Jun 4, 2026
Instrument	202626005411
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Trust
Address	301 BLUE OAK LN, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-2105

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005412,
Date	Jun 17, 2026
Instrument	20265412

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N A

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.37%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jan 11, 2021
Property Address	255 2ND ST, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3627
Document Number	0024782414
Instrument Date	Dec 29, 2020
Instrument	24782414
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Partial Interest Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Irrevocable Trust
Address	21 ABINGTON LN ALAMO CA 945071330, ALAMO, CA 94507-1330

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 2nd St was $39,920, down 1.9% from the year before.

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$2,618,819 (+2%) Land $206,175 Building $2,412,644
2025	$39,920.00 (-1.91%)	$2,567,471 Land $202,133 Building $2,365,338
2024	$40,697.00
2023		$2,467,775 Land $194,285 Building $2,273,490

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 255 2nd St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1 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

The area around 255 2nd St 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.

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 422 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
Cruzio Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless	100 / 60
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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