Santa Clara County property record for 496 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,532 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $457,000 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $7,175 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 204-37-031 |
| Primary APN | 204-37-031 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,532 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,532 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 496 MORSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94085-4331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | BLK 2 LOT 1 RECORDERS BOOK L PAGE 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIROAKS ADD |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 508800 |
496 Morse Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2015.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 496 MORSE AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-4331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200920148348 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0022989259 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 496 Morse Ave was $7,175.
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 | $600,259 Land $501,754 Building $98,505 | |
| 2025 | $7,175.00 | |
| 2023 | $565,640 Land $472,815 Building $92,825 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 496 Morse Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 496 Morse 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 840 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, Sail Internet.
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