Santa Clara County property record for 838 Leith Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95054
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,521 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,121 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 101-20-046 |
| Primary APN | 101-20-046 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,521 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,097 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,097 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 481 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 838 LEITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CLARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95054-1948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2789 LOT 267 |
| Legal Subdivision | BONNIE |
| Legal Tract | 2789 |
| Legal Lot Number | 267 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 505007 |
838 Leith Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2013.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 LEITH AVE, SANTA CLARA, CA 95054-1948 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0022375734 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Leith Ave was $1,121 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 | Santa Clara City |
| Unified School District | Santa Clara Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $98,091 (+2%) Land $24,943 Building $73,148 | |
| 2025 | $1,121.00 Homeowner's exemption | $96,168 Land $24,454 Building $71,714 |
| 2023 | $1,068.00 (+0.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $92,435 Land $23,505 Building $68,930 |
| 2022 | $1,065.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 838 Leith Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1983 · Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornadoes |
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 Leith Ave 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 | CITY OF SANTA CLARA serves 134,587 people · EPA ID CA4310012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 3 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 462 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 1,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Ridge Wireless.
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