Santa Clara County property record for 398 N Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,010 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,616 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 204-35-058 |
| Primary APN | 204-35-058 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,010 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 790 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 790 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,100 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 398 N MURPHY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94085-4311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R0 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 213 HOMEWOOD MAP NO 3 BOOK 7 PAGE 32 LOT 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOMEWOOD MAP 03 |
| Legal Tract | 213 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 508800 |
398 N Murphy Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 398 N MURPHY AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-4311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 398 N Murphy Ave was $2,616 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 | 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 | $211,281 (+2%) Land $95,076 Building $116,205 | |
| 2025 | $2,616.00 Homeowner's exemption | $207,139 Land $93,212 Building $113,927 |
| 2023 | $2,503.00 (+1.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $199,098 Land $89,594 Building $109,504 |
| 2022 | $2,468.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 398 N Murphy Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| 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 398 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 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 657 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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