Santa Clara County property record for 257 Preston Dr, Mountain View, CA 94040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,025 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,250,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $41,207 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 197-22-020 |
| Primary APN | 197-22-020 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,025 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 257 PRESTON DR |
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| City | MOUNTAIN VIEW |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94040-4428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR 5166 LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | WINFIELD PARK |
| Legal Tract | 5166 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 509902 |
Source: Santa Clara County records · APN 197-22-020
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 257 PRESTON DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-4428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE BRIDGE LOANS INC |
| Jun 01, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA |
| May 15, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · ARM PMAC LENDING SERVICES INC |
| May 15, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 01, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 24977310 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 257 PRESTON DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-4428 |
| Document Number | 0024977310 |
| Map Reference | MB 305 PG 21 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24977310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 04, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 257 PRESTON DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-4428 |
| Document Number | 0024977311 |
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| Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24977311 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 257 PRESTON DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-4428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 07, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1595 VIA PALOMINO, MONTE SERENO, CA 95030 |
| Document Number | 0024899268 |
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| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24899268 |
| Name | THE BRIDGE LOANS INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | LONG BEACH, CA 90802 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 01, 2017 |
| Property Address | 257 PRESTON DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-4428 |
| Document Number | 0023662691 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23662691 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 257 PRESTON DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-4428 |
| Document Number | 0023649547 |
| Map Reference | MAP305 PG21 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23649547 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 01, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 257 PRESTON DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-4428 |
| Document Number | 0023649548 |
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| Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23649548 |
| Name | PMAC LENDING SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5.75% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 01, 2024 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.75% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 11.7% |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 257 PRESTON DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-4428 |
| Document Number | 0023649546 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23649546 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 15295 VIA PALOMINO MONTE SERENO CA 950302225, MONTE SERENO, CA 95030-2225 |
Source: Santa Clara County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| 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) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,207.00 (+25.6%) | $3,517,902 (+26.54%) Land $3,030,809 Building $487,093 |
| 2023 | $32,807.00 (-17.43%) | $2,780,000 Land $2,395,000 Building $385,000 |
| 2022 | $39,731.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Clara County (06085C), updated January 18, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060855099023, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 588 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CWSC LOS ALTOS SUBURBAN private · serves 63,559 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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