255 Charles St, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 255 Charles St, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details7 bd · 6.5 ba · 3,723 sqft · built 2025
Lot Size0.149 acres (6,500 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$1,630,000 (Nov 2017)
Tax Bill$26,202 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Mortgage
May 2020 Transfer
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN165-13-027

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN165-13-027

Interior

Bedrooms7 Beds
Full Baths6.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,723 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,426 sqft
1st Floor Area2,426 sqft
Utility RoomUtility Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2025
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2025
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,500 sqft (0.149 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area528 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchNone

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address255 CHARLES ST
CitySUNNYVALE
StateCA
Zip94086-6064
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR4
Legal DescriptionBLOCK 2 LOT 7
Legal SubdivisionH R FULLERS ADD
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract508601

Owner

255 Charles St is held in a trust since November 2017.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address832 BLAIR AVE, 1, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-6120
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 1, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
May 27, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Nov 21, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM
FIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CU
Sep 6, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Sep 6, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
May 5, 2017Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 21, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 21, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201723809552
Transfer Doc0012964657
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address255 CHARLES ST, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-6064
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 8, 2021
Title CompanyTWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address832 BLAIR AVE 1, 1, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-6120

Mortgage

Document Number0025086717
DateSep 1, 2021
Instrument25086717
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateMay 27, 2020
Property Address255 CHARLES ST, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-6064
Document Number0024488743
Instrument DateMay 3, 2020
Instrument24488743
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2020
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
Address832 BLAIR AVE #1 SUNNYVALE CA 940876120, 1, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-6120

November 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateNov 21, 2017
Property Address255 CHARLES ST, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-6064
Document Number0023809552
Map ReferenceVOL K PG91
Instrument DateOct 25, 2017
Instrument23809552
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address255 CHARLES ST, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-6064

Mortgage

Document Number0023809553
DateNov 21, 2017
Instrument23809553
Lender
NameFIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.5%
Type Change DateDec 1, 2024
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.5%
Max Rate At Change8.5%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8.5%

September 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateSep 6, 2017
Property Address255 CHARLES ST, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-6064
Document Number0023745464
Instrument DateSep 1, 2017
Instrument23745464
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,617.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address13736 LEXINGTON CT SARATOGA CA 950704933, SARATOGA, CA 95070-4933

September 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateSep 6, 2017
Property Address255 CHARLES ST, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-6064
Document Number0023745463
Instrument DateSep 1, 2017
Instrument23745463
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,617.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address13736 LEXINGTON CT SARATOGA CA 950704933, SARATOGA, CA 95070-4933

May 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateMay 5, 2017
Property Address255 CHARLES ST, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-6064
Document Number0023641711
Instrument DateMay 4, 2017
Instrument23641711
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 26, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address255 CHARLES ST SUNNYVALE CA 940866064, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-6064

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Charles St was $26,202.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySunnyvale City
Secondary School DistrictFremont Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictSunnyvale Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,836,511 (+28.3%) Land $1,810,511 Building $1,026,000
2025$26,202.00$2,210,851 Land $1,775,011 Building $435,840
2023$20,072.00 (+9.85%)$1,700,000 Land $1,625,000 Building $75,000
2022$18,272.00

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

Flood

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

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 255 Charles 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCITY OF SUNNYVALE
serves 157,566 people · EPA ID CA4310014
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting63
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 886 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 / 250
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.

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