685 Jay St, Los Altos, CA 94022 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 685 Jay St, Los Altos, CA 94022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 5.5 ba · 5,441 sqft · built 2008
Lot Size0.412 acres (17,953 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$3,400,000 (Aug 2009)
Tax Bill$52,592 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Transfer
Dec 2018 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN170-20-079

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN170-20-079

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths5.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms13 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area5,441 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area3,809 sqft
Basement Area1,632 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Utility RoomUtility Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2008
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2009
Architectural StyleH-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area17,953 sqft (0.412 acres)
Garage Area574 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchNone

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address685 JAY ST
CityLOS ALTOS
StateCA
Zip94022-2364
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionLOT B
Legal Lot NumberB
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract510400

Owner

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address685 JAY ST, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-2364
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 17, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 12, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CITIBANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 28, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 28, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200920416004
Last Transfer DateFeb 14, 2022
Transfer Doc0025242596
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateFeb 17, 2022
Property Address685 JAY ST, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-2364
Document Number0025242596
Map ReferenceMB 799 PG 15&16
Instrument DateFeb 14, 2022
Instrument25242596
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address685 JAY ST, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-2364

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address685 JAY ST, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-2364
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0024080333
DateDec 12, 2018
Instrument24080333
Lender
NameCITIBANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$4,476,567 (+2%) Land $2,304,115 Building $2,172,452
2025$52,592.00 (-1.88%) Homeowner's exemption$4,388,792 (+4.04%) Land $2,258,937 Building $2,129,855
2023$53,598.00 (+8.25%) Homeowner's exemption$4,218,372 Land $2,171,221 Building $2,047,151
2022$49,512.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemCWSC LOS ALTOS SUBURBAN
private · serves 63,559 people · EPA ID CA4310001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 601 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
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, T-Mobile.

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