686 Madrone Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 686 Madrone Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,461 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,200,000 (Apr 2016)
Tax Bill$16,931 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN204-25-045

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN204-25-045

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,461 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,157 sqft
1st Floor Area1,157 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area328 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address686 MADRONE AVE
CitySUNNYVALE
StateCA
Zip94085-3039
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR0
Legal DescriptionTRACT 1056 LA LINDA TERRACE BOOK 41 PAGE 29 LOT 48
Legal SubdivisionLA LINDA TERRACE
Legal Tract1056
Legal Lot Number48
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract509001

Owner

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address205 E EDITH AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3036
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 12, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 12, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 20, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201623272776
Prior Transfer DateAug 9, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0013410764
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateDec 3, 2020
Property Address686 MADRONE AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085-3039
Document Number0024732635
Instrument DateMar 17, 2020
Instrument24732635
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address205 E EDITH AVE LOS ALTOS CA 940223036, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-3036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySunnyvale City
Secondary School DistrictFremont Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictSunnyvale Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,448,960 (+2%) Land $1,304,068 Building $144,892
2025$16,931.00 (+4.69%)$1,420,550 (+4.04%) Land $1,278,499 Building $142,051
2023$16,173.00 (+1.6%)$1,365,390 Land $1,228,854 Building $136,536
2022$15,918.00

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemCITY OF SUNNYVALE
serves 157,566 people · EPA ID CA4310014
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting63
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 710 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · 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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