481 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 481 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,509 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.154 acres (6,700 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$2,200,000 (Jun 2024)
Tax Bill$26,512 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Transfer
Nov 2018 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN204-37-071

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN204-37-071

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,509 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,509 sqft
Utility RoomUtility Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,700 sqft (0.154 acres)
Lot Dimensions134 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area515 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchNone

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address481 MORSE AVE
CitySUNNYVALE
StateCA
Zip94085-4332
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal SubdivisionFAIROAKS ADD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number31
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract508800

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address483 MORSE AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-4332
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 1, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Nov 1, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 10, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Jul 17, 2017Loan Modification, Mortgage
OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 28, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 28, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 10, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202425656865
Prior Transfer DateOct 15, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0018067601
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateJun 1, 2026
Property Address481 MORSE AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-4332
Document Number0025997079
Instrument DateApr 28, 2026
Instrument202625997079
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 29, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Revocable Trust
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

November 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateNov 1, 2018
Property Address481 MORSE AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-4332
Document Number0024054730
Instrument DateOct 5, 2018
Instrument24054730
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 13, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,774.30
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address10068 PASADENA AVE CUPERTINO CA 950145917, CUPERTINO, CA 95014-5917

October 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateOct 10, 2017
Property Address481 MORSE AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-4332
Document Number0023771753
Instrument DateOct 2, 2017
Instrument23771753
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 17, 2017
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,288.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address10068 PASADENA AVE CUPERTINO CA 950145917, CUPERTINO, CA 95014-5917

July 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address481 MORSE AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-4332
Document Number0023707791
Instrument DateJul 17, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address481 MORSE AVE SUNNYVALE CA 940854332, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-4332

Mortgage

Document Number0023707791
DateJul 21, 2017
Instrument23707791
Lender
NameOTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
TypeMortgage Company
Address3575 MT DIABLO BLVD # 215, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-3830
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySunnyvale City
Secondary School DistrictFremont Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictSunnyvale Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,288,880 (+2%) Land $1,664,640 Building $624,240
2025$26,512.00 (+1.23%)$2,244,000 (+0.86%) Land $1,632,000 Building $612,000
2023$26,191.00 (+1.63%)$2,224,817 Land $1,608,302 Building $616,515
2022$25,772.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemCITY OF SUNNYVALE
serves 157,566 people · EPA ID CA4310014
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting63
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 840 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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, Sail Internet.

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