Santa Clara County property record for 440 Hawthorne Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,061 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $4,600,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $59,538 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Mortgage May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 189-53-041 |
| Primary APN | 189-53-041 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,061 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,862 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,199 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 10,920 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 182 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 583 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 440 HAWTHORNE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ALTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94024-3853 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R110 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 350 CUESTA VISTA BOOK 11 PAGE 27 LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | CUESTA VISTA |
| Legal Tract | 350 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 510200 |
440 Hawthorne Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 440 HAWTHORNE AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-3853 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · SBA Mortgage ENCOVE BANK AN - ARKANSAS STATE-CHARTERE |
| May 13, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UMPQUA BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202124960548 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 7, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0013672471 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 440 HAWTHORNE AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-3853 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 440 HAWTHORNE AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-3853 |
| Document Number | 0025854453 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25854453 |
| Name | ENCOVE BANK AN - ARKANSAS STATE-CHARTERE |
|---|---|
| Address | 12224 CHENAL PKWY, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211 |
| Type | SBA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 440 HAWTHORNE AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-3853 |
| Document Number | 0024960548 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24960548 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 440 HAWTHORNE AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-3853 |
| Document Number | 0024960549 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24960549 |
| Name | UMPQUA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 440 Hawthorne Ave was $59,538 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 | Los Altos City |
| Elementary School District | Los Altos Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Mountain View-Los Altos Union School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,078,769 (+2%) Land $3,643,465 Building $1,435,304 | |
| 2025 | $59,538.00 Homeowner's exemption | $4,979,186 Land $3,572,025 Building $1,407,161 |
| 2023 | $56,807.00 (+1.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $4,785,840 Land $3,433,320 Building $1,352,520 |
| 2022 | $56,217.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 440 Hawthorne Ave 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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 440 Hawthorne Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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 | CWSC LOS ALTOS SUBURBAN private · serves 63,559 people · EPA ID CA4310001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 537 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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