261 Main St, Los Altos, CA 94022 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 261 Main St, Los Altos, CA 94022

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details1,900 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.06 acres (2,614 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$2,950,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill$37,796 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN167-40-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN167-40-012

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,900 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,900 sqft
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1949
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeConcrete
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area2,614 sqft (0.06 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address261 MAIN ST
CityLOS ALTOS
StateCA
Zip94022-2909
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeCRS
Legal SubdivisionLOS ALTOS MEDICAL CENTER
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2027
Census Tract510300

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address745 DISTEL DR, 104, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-1523
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202125197776
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateDec 17, 2021
Property Address261 MAIN ST, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-2909
Document Number0025197776
Map ReferenceVOL L PG 99
Instrument DateDec 14, 2021
Instrument25197776
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 29, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMER TTL INS CO NCS

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1931 OLD MIDDLEFIELD WAY STE D, D, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043-2559

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$3,193,172 (+2%) Land $1,414,737 Building $1,778,435
2025$37,796.00 (+3.64%)$3,130,562 (+4.04%) Land $1,386,998 Building $1,743,564
2024$36,468.00 (+1.39%)
2023$35,968.00 (+0.85%)$3,009,000 Land $1,333,140 Building $1,675,860
2022$35,666.00

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 Policies1 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 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 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 422 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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.

Nearby Properties on Main St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number