Santa Clara County property record for 3181 Orthello Way, Santa Clara, CA 95051
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,066 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $238,000 (Apr 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,144 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Line of Credit May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 290-19-056 |
| Primary APN | 290-19-056 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,066 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,066 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,375 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 3181 ORTHELLO WAY |
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| 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 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANDVIEW ACRES |
| Legal Tract | 653 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 505401 |
3181 Orthello Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2020.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3181 ORTHELLO WAY, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-3759 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PATELCO CU |
| May 12, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200518331794 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0024476710 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 3181 ORTHELLO WAY, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-3759 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | NATIONAL CLOSING SOLUTIONS |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0023899877 |
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| Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23899877 |
| Name | PATELCO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PLEASANTON, CA 94588 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 30, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3181 ORTHELLO WAY, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-3759 |
| Document Number | 0024476710 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 1-3 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24476710 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3181 ORTHELLO WAY, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-3759 |
| Document Number | 0024476711 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24476711 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3181 Orthello Way was $3,144 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $265,581 (+2%) Land $31,305 Building $234,276 | |
| 2025 | $3,144.00 Homeowner's exemption | $260,375 Land $30,692 Building $229,683 |
| 2023 | $2,996.00 (+1.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $250,266 Land $29,501 Building $220,765 |
| 2022 | $2,949.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3181 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 3181 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 |
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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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