Santa Clara County property record for 485 Central Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,052 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $66,000 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,484 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 209-23-003 |
| Primary APN | 209-23-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,124 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,714 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,714 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,052 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 485 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94086-6335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R0 |
| Legal Description | LOT A |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 508602 |
485 Central Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2006.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 485 CENTRAL AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-6335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200418003593 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 4, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0018767801 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 485 CENTRAL AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-6335 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE ORANGE COUNTY BR, TICOR TTL ORANGE CNTY BRANCH |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 485 CENTRAL AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-6335 |
| Document Number | 0024824390 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24824390 |
| Name | RATE PLUS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 485 Central Ave was $1,484 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 | $112,859 (+2%) Land $24,001 Building $88,858 | |
| 2025 | $1,484.00 Homeowner's exemption | $110,647 Land $23,531 Building $87,116 |
| 2023 | $1,422.00 (+1.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $106,352 Land $22,618 Building $83,734 |
| 2022 | $1,405.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 485 Central 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 | 2 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 485 Central 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 774 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 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet, Verizon.
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