Santa Clara County property record for 540 Hilmar St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,874 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $710,000 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $12,715 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 230-17-042 |
| Primary APN | 230-17-042 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,874 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,090 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 992 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 598 sqft |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 407 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 540 HILMAR ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CLARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95050-6016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | EL CAMINO PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 505203 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 HILMAR ST, SANTA CLARA, CA 95050-6016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200015373774 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 12, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0013554864 |
| 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 | Santa Clara City |
| Unified School District | Santa Clara Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,091,234 (+2%) Land $436,490 Building $654,744 | |
| 2025 | $12,715.00 (+4.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,069,838 (+4.04%) Land $427,932 Building $641,906 |
| 2023 | $12,119.00 (+1.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,028,297 Land $411,316 Building $616,981 |
| 2022 | $11,921.00 |
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 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And 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 |
|---|
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 SANTA CLARA serves 134,587 people · EPA ID CA4310012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 735 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Ridge Wireless, Sonic Telecom.
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