Santa Clara County property record for 55 Tait Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,243 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,568 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $523,000 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $10,880 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer Apr 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 510-44-001 |
| Primary APN | 510-44-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,243 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,243 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 5,568 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 87 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | None |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 55 TAIT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LOS GATOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95030-5938 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3S |
| Legal Description | LYNDONS MAP A7 873 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 507004 |
55 Tait Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 1997.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 TAIT AVE, LOS GATOS, CA 95030-5938 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer SERVICELINK |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOC L.P |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199713888123 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0013482077 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 55 TAIT AVE, LOS GATOS, CA 95030-5938 |
| Document Number | 0025970657 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625970657 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 55 TAIT AVE, LOS GATOS, CA 95030-5938 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 55 TAIT AVE, LOS GATOS, CA 95030-5938 |
| Document Number | 0025970656 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625970656 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 TAIT AVE, LOS GATOS, CA 95030-5938 |
| Document Number | 0025970658, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625970658 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOC L.P |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.98% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Tait Ave was $10,880, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Los Gatos Town |
| Secondary School District | Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Los Gatos Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $851,784 (+2%) Land $651,472 Building $200,312 | |
| 2025 | $10,880.00 (+3.49%) | $835,084 Land $638,699 Building $196,385 |
| 2024 | $10,513.00 (+2.18%) | |
| 2023 | $10,289.00 (+0.57%) | $802,659 Land $613,899 Building $188,760 |
| 2022 | $10,231.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 55 Tait Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
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 risk around 55 Tait Ave 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 | Indirect 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 | SAN JOSE WATER private · serves 1,039,920 people · EPA ID CA4310011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jun 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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 512 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, Ridge Wireless, Sail Internet.
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