279 College Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 279 College Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,528 sqft · built 2016
Lot Size0.09 acres (3,930 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$2,200,000 (Sep 2022)
Tax Bill$26,911 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2022 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN148-38-152

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN148-38-152

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,528 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area714 sqft
2nd Floor Area814 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2016
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2016
Architectural StyleH-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area3,930 sqft (0.09 acres)
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address279 COLLEGE AVE
CityMOUNTAIN VIEW
StateCA
Zip94040-1626
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal SubdivisionUNIVERSITY PARK
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number33-35
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract509404

Owner

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of April 6, 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address279 COLLEGE AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1626
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 9, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CITIBANK NA
Jun 30, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
PACIFIC FREEDOM FUND LLC
Oct 22, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 15, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 9, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 9, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 15, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202225370379
Prior Transfer DateSep 21, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0025142087
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateSep 9, 2022
Property Address279 COLLEGE AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1626
Document Number0025370379
Map ReferenceMB M PG 9
Instrument DateSep 6, 2022
Instrument25370379
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 21, 2022
Title CompanyCORNERSTONE TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address279 COLLEGE AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1626

Mortgage

Document Number0025370380
DateSep 9, 2022
Instrument25370380
Lender
NameCITIBANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2052

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address279 COLLEGE AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1626
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address279 COLLEGE AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1626

Mortgage

Document Number0025328464
DateJun 30, 2022
Instrument25328464
Lender
NamePACIFIC FREEDOM FUND LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressNOVATO, CA 94945
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateOct 22, 2021
Property Address279 COLLEGE AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1626
Document Number0025142087
Map ReferenceMB M PG 9
Instrument DateSep 21, 2021
Instrument25142087
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address279 COLLEGE AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1626
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

February 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateFeb 15, 2017
Property Address279 COLLEGE AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1626
Document Number0023583546
Map ReferenceMAP M PG9
Instrument DateFeb 8, 2017
Instrument23583546
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address279 COLLEGE AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1626
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0023583547
DateFeb 15, 2017
Instrument23583547
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalityMountain View City
Elementary School DistrictMountain View Whisman Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMountain View-Los Altos Union School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$26,911.00 (+2.33%)$2,288,880 (+4.04%) Land $2,059,992 Building $228,888
2024$26,298.00 (+1.03%)
2023$26,029.00 (+24.77%)$2,200,000 Land $1,980,000 Building $220,000
2022$20,861.00

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% 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 MOUNTAIN VIEW
serves 81,340 people · EPA ID CA4310007
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
LeadUnder 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 535 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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

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