3540 Bennett Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 3540 Bennett Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Property Summary

Property Type	Multi-Family Dwellings
Details	1,937 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.152 acres (6,615 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$2,400,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$30,438 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`296-18-040`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`296-18-040`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,937 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,937 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Spanish
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,615 sqft (0.152 acres)
Lot Dimensions	105 ft deep x 63 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3540 BENNETT AVE
City	SANTA CLARA
State	CA
Zip	95051-6636
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	LOT 20
Legal Subdivision	TRACT NO 2005
Legal Tract	2005
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4014
Census Tract	506103

Owner

3540 Bennett Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	3540 BENNETT AVE, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-6636
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 6, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jun 24, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer
Jun 18, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EAST WEST BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 21, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202125056558
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 25, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0022005631
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Aug 6, 2021
Property Address	3540 BENNETT AVE, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-6636
Document Number	0025056558
Map Reference	MB 84 PG 22
Instrument Date	Aug 2, 2021
Instrument	25056558
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	111 N REGSTORTT AVE #22032203, 111, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship

Mortgage

Document Number	0025056559
Date	Aug 6, 2021
Instrument	25056559

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

June 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jun 24, 2021
Property Address	3540 BENNETT AVE, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-6636
Document Number	0025007563
Map Reference	MB 84 PG 22
Instrument Date	May 18, 2021
Instrument	25007563
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 2, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3540 BENNETT AVE # 3542, 3542, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-6636

June 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jun 18, 2020
Property Address	3540 BENNETT AVE, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-6636
Document Number	0024510069
Map Reference	MB 84 PG 22
Instrument Date	Apr 21, 2020
Instrument	24510069
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 2, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3540 BENNETT AVE, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-6636

Mortgage

Document Number	0024510070
Date	Jun 18, 2020
Instrument	24510070

Lender

Name	EAST WEST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.37%
Type Change Date	Jul 1, 2025
Min Rate At Change	3.25%
Max Rate At Change	6.37%
Index	1-Year CMT
Max Rate	10.3%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3540 Bennett Ave was $30,438 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Clara County
Municipality	Santa Clara City
Elementary School District	Cupertino Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	Fremont Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$2,597,836 Land $2,164,864 Building $432,972
2025	$30,438.00
2023		$2,448,000 Land $2,040,000 Building $408,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3540 Bennett Ave 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.

Wildfire

The area around 3540 Bennett Ave 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 633 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 / 2,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless	100 / 60
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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