Santa Clara County property record for 685 Cypress Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,739 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,252 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $720,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $11,580 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 205-18-014 |
| Primary APN | 205-18-014 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,739 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,008 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,252 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 685 CYPRESS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94085-3827 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R0 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1072 PARKSIDE MANOR BOOK 42 PAGE 50 PAGE 51 LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKSIDE MANOR |
| Legal Tract | 1072 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 508708 |
685 Cypress Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2021.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 685 CYPRESS AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-3827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200619147548 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0025057521 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 685 CYPRESS AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-3827 |
| Document Number | 0025057521 |
| Map Reference | MB 42 PG 50&51 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 25057521 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 685 CYPRESS AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-3827 |
| Document Number | 0025057522 |
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| Date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 25057522 |
| Name | MK LENDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 685 Cypress Ave was $11,580.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Sunnyvale City |
| Secondary School District | Fremont Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Sunnyvale Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $983,577 (+2%) Land $737,671 Building $245,906 | |
| 2025 | $11,580.00 | $964,292 Land $723,207 Building $241,085 |
| 2023 | $11,064.00 (+1.59%) | $926,849 Land $695,125 Building $231,724 |
| 2022 | $10,891.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 685 Cypress Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces 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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
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.
The area around 685 Cypress Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | CITY OF SUNNYVALE serves 157,566 people · EPA ID CA4310014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 63 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 840 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet.
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