Santa Clara County property record for 478 Pala Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,583 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,565,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $21,918 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 165-06-024 |
| Primary APN | 165-06-024 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,583 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,144 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 478 PALA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94086-7559 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R0 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1231 LOT 161 |
| Legal Subdivision | 1231 LA LINDA DELL UN #2 |
| Legal Tract | 1231 |
| Legal Lot Number | 161 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 508601 |
478 Pala Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 478 PALA AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-7559 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201523178795 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0017266214 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 478 PALA AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-7559 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CALIFORNIA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 478 PALA AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-7559 |
| Document Number | 0024860826 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24860826 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 478 Pala Ave was $21,918 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 | $1,889,689 (+2%) Land $1,690,460 Building $199,229 | |
| 2025 | $21,918.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,852,637 Land $1,657,314 Building $195,323 |
| 2023 | $20,931.00 (+1.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,780,699 Land $1,592,959 Building $187,740 |
| 2022 | $20,596.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 478 Pala 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 | 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.
The area around 478 Pala 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 |
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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 713 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 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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