Santa Clara County property record for 279 Sylvia Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,159 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,940 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $9,192 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 083-11-072 |
| Primary APN | 083-11-072 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,159 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,040 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,940 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 357 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 279 SYLVIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MILPITAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95035-5236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | SYLVAN GARDENS LOT 69 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVAN GARDENS |
| Legal Tract | 1074 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 504508 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 SYLVIA AVE, MILPITAS, CA 95035-5236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200819988610 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0019215699 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 279 SYLVIA AVE, MILPITAS, CA 95035-5236 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0023741673 |
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| Date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23741673 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN JOSE, CA 95110 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2032 |
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 | $788,095 (+2%) Land $591,076 Building $197,019 | |
| 2025 | $9,192.00 (+3.3%) | $772,643 (+4.04%) Land $579,487 Building $193,156 |
| 2023 | $8,898.00 (+0.39%) | $742,642 Land $556,986 Building $185,656 |
| 2022 | $8,863.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 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 Record median of 36 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 48 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 457 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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