Santa Clara County property record for 261 Merz Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,659 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,435 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,425 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 028-16-091 |
| Primary APN | 028-16-091 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,659 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,659 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,435 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 02816091 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 MERZ CT |
| City | MILPITAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95035-3507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1PUD |
| Legal Description | TRACT 5568 EASTBROOK BOOK 392 PAGE 43 PAGE 44 LOT 45 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTBROOK |
| Legal Tract | 5568 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 504414 |
261 Merz Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 1995.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 MERZ CT, MILPITAS, CA 95035-3507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 7, 1995 |
| Transfer Doc | 0013018460 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 261 MERZ CT, MILPITAS, CA 95035-3507 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0024524249 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24524249 |
| Name | TOP FLITE FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WILLIAMSTON, MI 48895 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Merz Ct was $2,425 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Milpitas City |
| Unified School District | Milpitas Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $189,142 (+2%) Land $48,482 Building $140,660 | |
| 2025 | $2,425.00 Homeowner's exemption | $185,434 Land $47,532 Building $137,902 |
| 2023 | $2,259.00 (+0.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $178,236 Land $45,687 Building $132,549 |
| 2022 | $2,252.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 261 Merz Ct in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 37 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 37 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 261 Merz Ct is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 MILPITAS serves 81,915 people · EPA ID CA4310005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 821 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 200 |
| Tekify Fiber & Wireless Fixed Wireless | 500 / 110 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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