Santa Clara County property record for 496 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,214 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $665,000 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $11,792 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 209-26-072 |
| Primary APN | 209-26-072 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,214 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 531 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 683 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,450 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 496 S MURPHY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94086-6114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | MURPHY EST MAP E1 832 |
| Legal Subdivision | MURPHY ESTATES |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 18-20 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 508602 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 496 S MURPHY AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-6114 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200216292065 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 22, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0013882032 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,002,032 (+2%) Land $549,988 Building $452,044 | |
| 2025 | $11,792.00 (+4.67%) | $982,385 (+4.04%) Land $539,204 Building $443,181 |
| 2023 | $11,266.00 (+1.58%) | $944,240 Land $518,267 Building $425,973 |
| 2022 | $11,091.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1986 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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.
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 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| 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.
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