Santa Clara County property record for 281 Florence St, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,585 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $900,000 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $14,609 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 165-12-079 |
| Primary APN | 165-12-079 |
|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,585 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 281 FLORENCE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94086-6006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 RECORDERS BOOK L PAGE 68 |
| Legal Subdivision | H R FULLERS ADD 02 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 508601 |
281 Florence St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2009.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 FLORENCE ST, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-6006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200819999044 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020104811 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 281 FLORENCE ST, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-6006 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0023580598 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23580598 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 419 Months |
| Due | Jan 28, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Florence St was $14,609.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Sunnyvale City |
| Secondary School District | Fremont Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Sunnyvale Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,246,693 Land $853,778 Building $392,915 | |
| 2025 | $14,609.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,174,789 Land $804,536 Building $370,253 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 281 Florence St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 281 Florence St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 SUNNYVALE serves 157,566 people · EPA ID CA4310014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 63 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 886 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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