Santa Clara County property record for 4036 Orme St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,355 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,090 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,824 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 137-20-030 |
| Primary APN | 137-20-030 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,355 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,355 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 13,090 sqft (0.301 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 187 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Pool Area | 7,993 sqft |
| Porch | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 4036 ORME ST |
|---|---|
| City | PALO ALTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94306-3136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOS CIRUELOS TR |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 510600 |
4036 Orme St is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4036 ORME ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94306-3136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4036 Orme St was $12,824 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 | Palo Alto City |
| Unified School District | Palo Alto Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,007,721 (+2%) Land $609,880 Building $397,841 | |
| 2025 | $12,824.00 Homeowner's exemption | $987,963 Land $597,922 Building $390,041 |
| 2023 | $12,125.00 (+1.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $949,602 Land $574,705 Building $374,897 |
| 2022 | $11,978.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4036 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 4036 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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