Santa Clara County property record for 4020 Orme St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,343 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.441 acres (19,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,555 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 137-20-027 |
| Primary APN | 137-20-027 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,343 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 954 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 954 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 19,200 sqft (0.441 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 192 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 4020 ORME ST |
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| City | PALO ALTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94306-3136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PA |
| Legal Description | LOS CIRUELOS MAP C2 811 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOS CIRUELOS TR |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 510600 |
4020 Orme St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 1994.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4020 ORME ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94306-3136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 199412636089 |
| Deed Book / Page | 582 / 405 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 26, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0012636088 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4020 ORME ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94306-3136 |
| Document Number | 0023630846 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23630846 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE CO INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 4020 ORME ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94306-3136 |
| Document Number | 0023630847 |
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| Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23630847 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2042 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4020 Orme St was $14,555.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Palo Alto City |
| Unified School District | Palo Alto Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,147,566 (+2%) Land $436,880 Building $710,686 | |
| 2025 | $14,555.00 | $1,125,065 Land $428,314 Building $696,751 |
| 2023 | $13,764.00 (+1.21%) | $1,081,380 Land $411,683 Building $669,697 |
| 2022 | $13,599.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4020 Orme St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% 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.
Wildfire risk around 4020 Orme St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 PALO ALTO serves 67,658 people · EPA ID CA4310009 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 526 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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