721 Independence Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 721 Independence Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043

Property Summary

Property Type	Multi-Family Dwellings
Details	4,042 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size	0.154 acres (6,702 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$862,000 (Aug 2011)
Tax Bill	$12,842 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2018 Line of Credit Dec 2018 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (reduced by levee)
APN	`147-12-031`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`147-12-031`

Interior

Units	3 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	4,042 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1961
Effective Year Built	Effective 1961
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,702 sqft (0.154 acres)
Lot Dimensions	111 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	721 INDEPENDENCE AVE
City	MOUNTAIN VIEW
State	CA
Zip	94043-2655
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning Code	R3-22
Legal Description	MAP G2 811
Legal Subdivision	SIERRA VISTA ADD
Legal Lot Number	72
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	509304

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 Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	721 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043-2655
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 6, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit STAR ONE CU
Dec 7, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Apr 27, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Apr 27, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit STAR ONE CREDIT UNION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 9, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 9, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 15, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201121271533
Last Transfer Date	Nov 28, 2018
Transfer Doc	0024077980
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Dec 6, 2018
Property Address	721 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043-2655
Document Number	0024076726
Instrument Date	Nov 28, 2018
Instrument	24076726
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 18, 2018
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	721 INDEPENDENCE AVE MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 940432655, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043-2655

Mortgage

Document Number	24076727
Date	Dec 6, 2018
Instrument	24076727

Lender

Name	STAR ONE CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SUNNYVALE, CA 94088

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	Dec 5, 2043

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Dec 7, 2018
Property Address	721 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043-2655
Document Number	0024077980
Instrument Date	Nov 28, 2018
Instrument	24077980
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 18, 2018
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	721 INDEPENDENCE AVE MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 940432655, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043-2655

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Apr 27, 2017
Property Address	721 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043-2655
Document Number	0023634991
Instrument Date	Apr 21, 2017
Instrument	23634991
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 9, 2017
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	721 INDEPENDENCE AVE MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 940432655, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043-2655

April 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Apr 27, 2017
Property Address	721 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043-2655
Document Number	0023634147
Map Reference	MAP R PG30
Instrument Date	Feb 18, 2017
Instrument	23634147
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	721 INDEPENDENCE AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043-2655

Mortgage

Document Number	0023634148
Date	Apr 27, 2017
Instrument	23634148

Lender

Name	STAR ONE CREDIT UNION
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	303 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Clara County
Municipality	Mountain View City
Elementary School District	Mountain View Whisman Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	Mountain View-Los Altos Union School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,122,566 (+2%) Land $717,453 Building $405,113
2025	$12,842.00 (+0.92%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,100,556 (+4.04%) Land $703,386 Building $397,170
2023	$12,725.00 (+0.32%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,057,823 Land $676,074 Building $381,749
2022	$12,685.00

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 Zone	Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 20 individual policies
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	78 units insured incl. 58 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	7 (1994–1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 7
Most Recent Claim	Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 3 claims Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows, Jan 1995 · 3 claims

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 Risk	Not 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 System	CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW serves 81,340 people · EPA ID CA4310007
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Feb 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 911 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

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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