505 Preston Dr, Mountain View, CA 94040 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 505 Preston Dr, Mountain View, CA 94040

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,398 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size	0.192 acres (8,362 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$2,975,000 (Mar 2020)
Tax Bill	$38,150 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`197-23-021`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`197-23-021`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,398 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,126 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,126 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Utility Room	Utility Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1971
Effective Year Built	Effective 1971
Architectural Style	H-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	8,362 sqft (0.192 acres)
Lot Dimensions	106 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Area	403 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Pool Type	Pool with Hot Tub/Spa
Pool Area	2,000 sqft
Porch	None

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	505 PRESTON DR
City	MOUNTAIN VIEW
State	CA
Zip	94040-4433
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-8L
Legal Description	TRACT 4933 WAVERLY PARK BOOK 279 PAGE 31 LOT 194
Legal Subdivision	WAVERLY PARK
Legal Tract	4933
Legal Lot Number	194
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	509902

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	505 PRESTON DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-4433
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 3, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202024442947
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 22, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc	0020009755
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Mar 30, 2020
Property Address	505 PRESTON DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-4433
Document Number	0024442947
Map Reference	MB 279 PG 30&31
Instrument Date	Mar 10, 2020
Instrument	24442947
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	505 PRESTON DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-4433

Mortgage

Document Number	0024442948
Date	Mar 30, 2020
Instrument	24442948

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.25%
Type Change Date	Apr 1, 2030
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.25%
Max Rate At Change	4.25%
Index	1-Month LIBOR
Max Rate	7.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Clara County
Municipality	Mountain View City
Elementary School District	Mountain View Whisman Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	Mountain View-Los Altos Union School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$3,318,662 (+2%) Land $3,152,677 Building $165,985
2025	$38,150.00 (+3.72%) Homeowner's exemption	$3,253,591 (+4.04%) Land $3,090,860 Building $162,731
2023	$36,783.00 (+0.26%) Homeowner's exemption	$3,127,252 Land $2,970,839 Building $156,413
2022	$36,687.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 System	CWSC LOS ALTOS SUBURBAN private · serves 63,559 people · EPA ID CA4310001
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Aug 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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 588 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	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20