394 N Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 394 N Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,658 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.117 acres (5,115 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$568,000 (Mar 2006)
Tax Bill$11,696 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Mortgage
Jul 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN204-35-057

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN204-35-057

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,658 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,107 sqft
1st Floor Area1,107 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1942
Architectural StyleH-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,115 sqft (0.117 acres)
Lot Dimensions93 ft deep x 55 ft wide
Garage Area220 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address394 N MURPHY AVE
CitySUNNYVALE
StateCA
Zip94085-4311
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR0
Legal DescriptionTRACT 213 HOMEWOOD MAP NO 3 BOOK 7 PAGE 32 LOT 26
Legal SubdivisionHOMEWOOD MAP 03
Legal Tract213
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract508800

Owner

394 N Murphy Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2006.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address394 N MURPHY AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-4311
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 16, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Jul 17, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 29, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 29, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200618863647
Prior Transfer DateMar 24, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0018863646
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address394 N MURPHY AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-4311
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address394 N MURPHY AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-4311

Mortgage

Document Number0024750103
DateDec 16, 2020
Instrument24750103
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address394 N MURPHY AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-4311
Document Number0023988430
Instrument DateJul 17, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 31, 2018
Title CompanyWFG LENDER SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address394 N MURPHY AVE SUNNYVALE CA 940854311, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-4311

Mortgage

Document Number0023988430
DateJul 24, 2018
Instrument23988430
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 23, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 394 N Murphy Ave was $11,696 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySunnyvale City
Secondary School DistrictFremont Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictSunnyvale Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,000,827 (+2%) Land $633,389 Building $367,438
2025$11,696.00 Homeowner's exemption$981,204 Land $620,970 Building $360,234
2023$10,360.00 (+15.69%) Homeowner's exemption$873,465 Land $596,858 Building $276,607
2022$8,955.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 394 N Murphy Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 394 N Murphy 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCITY OF SUNNYVALE
serves 157,566 people · EPA ID CA4310014
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting63
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 657 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100

May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet, T-Mobile.

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