Santa Clara County property record for 4090 Orme St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,260 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.386 acres (16,830 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $47,000 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 137-20-036 |
| Primary APN | 137-20-036 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,260 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,197 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,646 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,551 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 16,830 sqft (0.386 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 187 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 958 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool Type |
| Pool Area | 9,999 sqft |
| Porch | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 4090 ORME ST |
|---|---|
| City | PALO ALTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94306-3136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 593 ORME SUBD BOOK 22 PAGE 40 LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORME SUB |
| Legal Tract | 593 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 510600 |
4090 Orme St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2021.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4090 ORME ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94306-3136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2010 |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 201020663724 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0025015595 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4090 ORME ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94306-3136 |
| Document Number | 0025015595 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 25015595 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4090 ORME ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94306-3136 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4090 Orme St was $47,000 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 | $3,909,423 (+2%) Land $2,580,611 Building $1,328,812 | |
| 2025 | $47,000.00 Homeowner's exemption | $3,832,768 Land $2,530,011 Building $1,302,757 |
| 2023 | $44,401.00 (+1.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $3,683,938 Land $2,431,768 Building $1,252,170 |
| 2022 | $43,891.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4090 Orme St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 |
| 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 4090 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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