Santa Clara County property record for 554 Palm Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,085 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $4,150,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $52,655 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer May 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 175-16-087 |
| Primary APN | 175-16-087 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,085 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,279 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 806 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 554 PALM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ALTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94022-3530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BLOCK 24 LOT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOS ALTOS MAP #2 |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 510300 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 554 PALM AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3530 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 6, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HSBC BANK USA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 202225297556 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 8, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0012158045 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 554 PALM AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3530 |
| Document Number | 0025878573 |
| Map Reference | VOL M PG 23 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25878573 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 554 PALM AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3530 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 554 PALM AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3530 |
| Document Number | 0025297556 |
| Map Reference | VOL M PG 23 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 25297556 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 554 PALM AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3530 |
| Document Number | 0025297557 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 25297557 |
| Name | HSBC BANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.37% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 8.37% |
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Los Altos City |
| Elementary School District | Los Altos Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Mountain View-Los Altos Union School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,492,092 (+2%) Land $4,059,120 Building $432,972 | |
| 2025 | $52,655.00 (+13.19%) | $4,404,013 (+12.49%) Land $3,979,530 Building $424,483 |
| 2023 | $46,521.00 (+92.39%) | $3,915,000 Land $3,537,600 Building $377,400 |
| 2022 | $24,180.00 |
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1995) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows |
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 |
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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 | CWSC LOS ALTOS SUBURBAN private · serves 63,559 people · EPA ID CA4310001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 366 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 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Los Altos Hills Community Fiber, T-Mobile.
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