Santa Clara County property record for 838 Cuesta Dr, Mountain View, CA 94040
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,673 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,716 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,100,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $27,115 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 189-06-023 |
| Primary APN | 189-06-023 |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,673 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,673 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,716 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 838 CUESTA DR |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNTAIN VIEW |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94040-3673 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1149 BLK 2 PART OF LOT 12,13 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLOSSOM HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,13 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 509801 |
838 Cuesta Dr, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 CUESTA DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3673 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202124860570 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0014384496 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 838 CUESTA DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3673 |
| Document Number | 0024860570 |
| Map Reference | MB 51 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24860570 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 838 CUESTA DR, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3673 |
| Document Number | 0024860571 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24860571 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Cuesta Dr was $27,115 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Mountain View City |
| Elementary School District | Los Altos Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Mountain View-Los Altos Union School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,318,566 (+2%) Land $2,097,752 Building $220,814 | |
| 2025 | $27,115.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,273,105 Land $2,056,620 Building $216,485 |
| 2023 | $25,833.00 (+0.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,184,840 Land $1,976,760 Building $208,080 |
| 2022 | $25,629.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 838 Cuesta Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AH, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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.
The area around 838 Cuesta Dr 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 | CWSC LOS ALTOS SUBURBAN private · serves 63,559 people · EPA ID CA4310001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 706 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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