Santa Clara County property record for 3161 Orthello Way, Santa Clara, CA 95051
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,768 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $645,000 (Jan 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $13,137 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 290-19-054 |
| Primary APN | 290-19-054 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,768 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,375 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 3161 ORTHELLO WAY |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CLARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95051-3759 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 653 GRANDVIEW ACRES BOOK 26 PAGE 1 PAGE 3 LOT 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANDVIEW ACRES |
| Legal Tract | 653 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 505401 |
3161 Orthello Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2008.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3161 ORTHELLO WAY, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-3759 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Jul 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200819718477 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 19, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0019311172 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 3161 ORTHELLO WAY, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-3759 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3161 ORTHELLO WAY, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-3759 |
| Document Number | 0024880517 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24880517 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 3161 ORTHELLO WAY, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-3759 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0024529041 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24529041 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3161 Orthello Way was $13,137.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Santa Clara City |
| Unified School District | Santa Clara Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,120,439 (+2%) Land $648,048 Building $472,391 | |
| 2025 | $13,137.00 | $1,098,471 Land $635,342 Building $463,129 |
| 2023 | $12,523.00 (+1.71%) | $1,055,819 Land $610,672 Building $445,147 |
| 2022 | $12,313.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3161 Orthello Way in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 3161 Orthello Way 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 SANTA CLARA serves 134,587 people · EPA ID CA4310012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 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 | None 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 657 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet.
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