838 Cathedral Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 838 Cathedral Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,985 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.184 acres (8,025 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$895,000 (Jul 2003)
Tax Bill$15,011 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN323-17-044

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN323-17-044

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,985 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,768 sqft
1st Floor Area1,768 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area8,025 sqft (0.184 acres)
Lot Dimensions107 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Area439 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Pool TypePool with Hot Tub/Spa
Pool Area2,480 sqft
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address838 CATHEDRAL DR
CitySUNNYVALE
StateCA
Zip94087-3145
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT 2688 CHERRYHILL WEST BOOK 127 PAGE 45 LOT 439
Legal SubdivisionCHERRYHILL WEST
Legal Tract2688
Legal Lot Number439
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract508303

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 Address838 CATHEDRAL DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-3145
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 31, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 31, 2003 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 21, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200317233033
Last Transfer DateAug 23, 2005
Transfer Doc0018547530
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address838 CATHEDRAL DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-3145
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 24, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address838 CATHEDRAL DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-3145

Mortgage

Document Number0024876038
DateMar 16, 2021
Instrument24876038
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueApr 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,297,940 (+2%) Land $754,111 Building $543,829
2025$15,011.00 (+3.27%)$1,272,491 (+4.04%) Land $739,325 Building $533,166
2023$14,536.00 (+0.03%)$1,223,080 Land $710,617 Building $512,463
2022$14,532.00

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 Policies1 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 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 589 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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