540 Penitencia Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 540 Penitencia Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035

Property Summary

Property Type	Multi-Family Dwellings
Details	3,699 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size	0.248 acres (10,800 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on File
Tax Bill	$2,441 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Transfer Nov 2023 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`022-09-035`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`022-09-035`

Interior

Units	4 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,699 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1972
Effective Year Built	Effective 1972
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	10,800 sqft (0.248 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 90 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None

Location & Zoning

Street Address	540 PENITENCIA CT
City	MILPITAS
State	CA
Zip	95035-4243
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning Code	R3S
Legal Description	CURTNER ESTATES ADDN LOT 07
Legal Subdivision	CURTNER ESTATES ADD
Legal Tract	3225
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
Census Tract	504507

Owner

540 Penitencia Ct, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in July 1999.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address	1920 NAVY PL, SAN JOSE, CA 95133-1157
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Life Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 14, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 14, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Jul 29, 1999
Transfer Doc	0014945754
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Nov 14, 2023
Property Address	540 PENITENCIA CT, MILPITAS, CA 95035-4243
Document Number	0025558439
Map Reference	MB 161 PG 8
Instrument Date	Nov 13, 2023
Instrument	25558439
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 13, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	1920 NAVY PL, SAN JOSE, CA 95133-1157

November 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Nov 14, 2023
Property Address	540 PENITENCIA CT, MILPITAS, CA 95035-4243
Document Number	0025558491
Map Reference	MB 161 PG 8
Instrument Date	Nov 13, 2023
Instrument	25558491
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 13, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	1920 NAVY PL, SAN JOSE, CA 95133-1157

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Penitencia Ct was $2,441.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Clara County
Municipality	Milpitas City
Unified School District	Milpitas Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$177,617 (+2%) Land $40,024 Building $137,593
2025	$2,441.00	$174,136 Land $39,240 Building $134,896
2023	$2,279.00 (+0.22%)	$167,375 Land $37,717 Building $129,658
2022	$2,274.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 540 Penitencia Ct in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AH, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 95 policies
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	95 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	7 (1982–1998)
Most Recent Claim	Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event	Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornadoes, Jan 1983 · 3 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 540 Penitencia Ct is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF MILPITAS serves 81,915 people · EPA ID CA4310005
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Nov 2025
Lead	3 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	1 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 752 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
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area	1,000 / 200
Tekify Fiber & Wireless Fixed Wireless	500 / 110
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless	100 / 60
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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