Santa Clara County property record for 257 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 14,300 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.105 acres (4,562 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $25,812 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 158-22-004 |
| Primary APN | 158-22-004 |
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| Units | 10 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 14,300 sqft Total Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 4,562 sqft (0.105 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 257 CASTRO ST |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNTAIN VIEW |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94041-1285 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | P(19) |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW MOUNTAIN VIEW |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 509600 |
257 Castro St, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 CASTRO ST, 105, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041-1286 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Castro St was $25,812, up 8.6% from the year before.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Mountain View City |
| Elementary School District | Mountain View Whisman Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Mountain View-Los Altos Union School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,022,873 (+2%) Land $256,112 Building $1,766,761 | |
| 2025 | $25,812.00 (+8.63%) | $1,983,210 Land $251,091 Building $1,732,119 |
| 2024 | $23,762.00 (+0.69%) | |
| 2023 | $23,598.00 (+0.26%) | $1,906,201 Land $241,342 Building $1,664,859 |
| 2022 | $23,536.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 257 Castro St in Zone X, where a levee reduces 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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
The area around 257 Castro 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW serves 81,340 people · EPA ID CA4310007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 693 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 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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