480 Distel Dr, Los Altos, CA 94022 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 480 Distel Dr, Los Altos, CA 94022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,716 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.233 acres (10,164 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$3,978,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill	$49,551 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Mortgage Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`170-17-056`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`170-17-056`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,716 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,686 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,686 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1952
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	10,164 sqft (0.233 acres)
Lot Dimensions	121 ft deep x 84 ft wide
Garage Area	378 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Pool Type	Pool with Hot Tub/Spa
Pool Area	4,932 sqft
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	480 DISTEL DR
City	LOS ALTOS
State	CA
Zip	94022-1715
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	TRACT 916 EL RANCHO ROBLAR BOOK 34 PAGE 28 LOT 137
Legal Subdivision	EL RANCHO ROBLAR
Legal Tract	916
Legal Lot Number	137
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	510400

Owner

480 Distel Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2023.

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	480 DISTEL DR, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-1715
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 24, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA
Jun 30, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202325495274
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 22, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc	0012379671
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	480 DISTEL DR, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-1715
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 1, 2026
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	480 DISTEL DR, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-1715

Mortgage

Document Number	0025961027
Date	Mar 24, 2026
Instrument	25961027

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	2800 TAMARACK RD, OWENSBORO, KY 42301

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.12%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Apr 1, 2033
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.75%
Max Rate At Change	10.1%
Index	1-Year CMT
Max Rate	10.1%

June 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jun 30, 2023
Property Address	480 DISTEL DR, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-1715
Document Number	0025495274
Map Reference	MB 34 PG 28
Instrument Date	Jun 20, 2023
Instrument	25495274
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 11, 2023
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	480 DISTEL DR, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-1715

Mortgage

Document Number	0025495275
Date	Jun 30, 2023
Instrument	25495275

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 480 Distel Dr was $49,551, up 5.7% from the year before.

Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$4,221,485 (+2%) Land $3,690,881 Building $530,604
2025	$49,551.00 (+5.74%)	$4,138,711 Land $3,618,511 Building $520,200
2024	$46,862.00 (+1,652.51%)
2023	$2,674.00 (+3.76%) Homeowner's exemption	$148,465 (+2%) Land $54,148 Building $94,317
2022	$2,577.00 Homeowner's exemption	$145,555 Land $53,087 Building $92,468

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 480 Distel Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 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

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 480 Distel Dr 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 512 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
Cruzio Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100

May also be available: Ridge Wireless, T-Mobile.

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