261 Sylvia Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 261 Sylvia Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.113 acres (4,940 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$178,000 (Sep 1996)
Tax Bill$3,694 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN083-11-070

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN083-11-070
Alternative APN
  • 08609070

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,040 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area4,940 sqft (0.113 acres)
Lot Dimensions95 ft deep x 52 ft wide
Garage Area357 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address261 SYLVIA AVE
CityMILPITAS
StateCA
Zip95035-5236
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR16
Legal DescriptionSYLVAN GARDENS LOT 67
Legal SubdivisionSYLVAN GARDENS
Legal Tract1074
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract504508

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address43745 CAMERON HILLS DR, FREMONT, CA 94539-5971
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 6, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 6, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number199613435690
Last Transfer DateJun 14, 2020
Transfer Doc0024513893
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateJun 22, 2020
Property Address261 SYLVIA AVE, MILPITAS, CA 95035-5236
Document Number0024513893
Instrument DateJun 14, 2020
Instrument24513893
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 3, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address43745 CAMERON HILLS DR FREMONT CA 945395971, FREMONT, CA 94539-5971

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalityMilpitas City
Unified School DistrictMilpitas Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$295,676 (+2%) Land $116,274 Building $179,402
2025$3,694.00 (+5.36%)$289,880 (+4.04%) Land $113,995 Building $175,885
2023$3,506.00 (+0.31%)$278,625 Land $109,569 Building $169,056
2022$3,495.00

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 AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 36 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies48 units insured
incl. 12 condo units

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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 MILPITAS
serves 81,915 people · EPA ID CA4310005
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead3 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 457 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Tekify Fiber & Wireless
Fixed Wireless
425 / 80
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
Ridge Wireless
Fixed Wireless
100 / 60
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet, T-Mobile.

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