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849 Birch Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 849 Birch Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 770 sqft · built 1944
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$325,000 (Oct 2015)
Tax Bill$915 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Transfer
Mar 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN205-45-051

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN205-45-051

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area770 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area770 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1944
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1944
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area220 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address849 BIRCH AVE
CitySUNNYVALE
StateCA
Zip94086-5138
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR0
Legal DescriptionTRACT 214 VICTORY VILLAGE MAP NO 2 BOOK 7 PAGE 37 LOT 65
Legal SubdivisionVICTORY VILLAGE MAP 02
Legal Tract214
Legal Lot Number65
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2022
Census Tract508707

Owner

849 Birch Ave is held in a trust since October 2015.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address836 BIRCH AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-5137
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 14, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 15, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 8, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 8, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201523102352
Prior Transfer DateJan 4, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0012419323
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateOct 14, 2021
Property Address849 BIRCH AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-5138
Document Number0025132569
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 37
Instrument DateOct 13, 2021
Instrument25132569
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address836 BIRCH AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-5137
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

March 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateMar 15, 2017
Property Address849 BIRCH AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-5138
Document Number0023603816
Instrument DateMar 14, 2017
Instrument23603816
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address836 BIRCH AVE SUNNYVALE CA 940865137, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-5137

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 849 Birch Ave was $915.

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$56,248 (+2%) Land $24,943 Building $31,305
2025$915.00$55,146 Land $24,454 Building $30,692
2023$882.00 (+0.8%)$53,006 Land $23,505 Building $29,501
2022$875.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 849 Birch Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.

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

The area around 849 Birch 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 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 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet.

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