55 Lyell St, Los Altos, CA 94022 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 55 Lyell St, Los Altos, CA 94022 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1994
Square Footage2,419 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$678,000 (1995)
Tax Bill$13,931.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN170-40-015

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area2,419 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,464 sqft 1st Floor
2nd Floor955 sqft 2nd Floor
Family RoomFamily Room
Stories2 Stories
Utility RoomUtility Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1994
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1994
Architectural StyleCustom Design Style
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Depth X Width150 ft x 50 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage Area202 sqft Garage
PorchPorch

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address55 LYELL ST
CityLOS ALTOS
StateCA
Zip94022-3915
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBLOCK 30 LOT 8
Legal SubdivisionLOS ALTOS 03
Legal Block30
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Minor Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2003
Census Tract510300

Owner

Source: Santa Clara County records · APN 170-40-015

Assessment roll updated July 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address55 LYELL ST, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3915
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 04, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
Nov 04, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE
May 10, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 04, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 04, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number199512971801
Last Transfer DateAug 18, 2020
Transfer Doc0024687143
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateNov 04, 2020
Property Address55 LYELL ST, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3915
Document Number0024687143
Map ReferenceMB M PG 1
Instrument DateAug 28, 2020
Instrument24687143
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 13, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address55 LYELL ST, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3915

Mortgage

Document Number0024687144
DateNov 04, 2020
Instrument24687144
Lender
NamePROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term298 Months
DueSep 01, 2045

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateNov 04, 2020
Property Address55 LYELL ST, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3915
Document Number0024687145
Instrument DateAug 18, 2020
Instrument24687145
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address55 LYELL ST LOS ALTOS CA 940223915, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3915

May 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateMay 10, 2019
Property Address55 LYELL ST, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3915
Document Number0024176836
Map ReferenceMB M PG 1
Instrument DateMay 06, 2019
Instrument24176836
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 13, 2022
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE CO INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address55 LYELL ST, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3915

Mortgage

Document Number0024176837
DateMay 10, 2019
Instrument24176837
Lender
NameFIRST REPUBLIC BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueMay 26, 2044
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Clara County records · Assessment roll updated July 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,148,849 (+2%) Land $593,064 Building $555,785
2025$13,931.00 (+5.47%) Homeowner's exemption$1,126,324 (+4.04%) Land $581,436 Building $544,888
2023$13,209.00 (+1.37%) Homeowner's exemption$1,082,589 Land $558,859 Building $523,730
2022$13,030.00

Flood & Wildfire

55 Lyell St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Santa Clara County (06085C), updated January 18, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate flood hazard · within the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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