517 Preston Dr, Mountain View, CA 94040 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 517 Preston Dr, Mountain View, CA 94040

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,863 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size0.184 acres (8,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,612,000 (Feb 2013)
Tax Bill$23,077 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN197-23-024

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN197-23-024

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,863 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,863 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Utility RoomUtility Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1971
Architectural StyleH-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area8,000 sqft (0.184 acres)
Lot Dimensions95 ft deep x 78 ft wide
Garage Area418 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address517 PRESTON DR
CityMOUNTAIN VIEW
StateCA
Zip94040-4433
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1-8L
Legal DescriptionTRACT 4933 WAVERLY PARK BOOK 279 PAGE 31 LOT 191
Legal SubdivisionWAVERLY PARK
Legal Tract4933
Legal Lot Number191
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract509902

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address517 PRESTON DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-4433
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 21, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 21, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 18, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201322102852
Last Transfer DateFeb 4, 2014
Transfer Doc0022517372
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalityMountain View City
Elementary School DistrictMountain View Whisman Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictMountain View-Los Altos Union School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,024,750 (+2%) Land $1,619,805 Building $404,945
2025$23,077.00 (+3.28%) Homeowner's exemption$1,985,050 (+4.04%) Land $1,588,045 Building $397,005
2023$22,344.00 (+0.27%) Homeowner's exemption$1,907,970 Land $1,526,380 Building $381,590
2022$22,283.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCWSC LOS ALTOS SUBURBAN
private · serves 63,559 people · EPA ID CA4310001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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

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