Santa Clara County property record for 501 Macara Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
| Property Type | R&D Facility, Laboratory |
|---|---|
| Details | 64,800 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 3.57 acres (155,510 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,435,500 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $572,735 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 165-39-014 |
| Primary APN | 165-39-014 |
|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 64,800 sqft Total Area |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Fire Resistance | Special |
| Lot Area | 155,510 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 501 MACARA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94085-2800 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > R&D Facility, Laboratory |
| Local Zoning Code | MS |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP BEING PARCEL 1 & PARCEL 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 509102 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2490 SAND HILL RD, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-6940 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 201522940107 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 1, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0022940107 |
| 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 | $49,568,759 (+2%) Land $20,974,932 Building $28,593,827 | |
| 2025 | $572,735.00 (+4.74%) | $48,596,823 (+4.04%) Land $20,563,659 Building $28,033,164 |
| 2023 | $546,839.00 (+1.63%) | $46,709,751 Land $19,765,148 Building $26,944,603 |
| 2022 | $538,073.00 |
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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.
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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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