Santa Clara County property record for 853 Penitencia St, Milpitas, CA 95035
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,902 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $9,020 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 022-14-013 |
| Primary APN | 022-14-013 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,902 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,068 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Canal/Waterfront |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 853 PENITENCIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | MILPITAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95035-3832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CURTNER ESTATES LOT 241 |
| Legal Subdivision | CURTNER ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | 2732 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 504507 |
853 Penitencia St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2013.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 853 PENITENCIA ST, MILPITAS, CA 95035-3832 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199914781347 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0022773348 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Penitencia St was $9,020.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Milpitas City |
| Unified School District | Milpitas Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $772,699 (+2%) Land $205,307 Building $567,392 | |
| 2025 | $9,020.00 | $757,549 Land $201,282 Building $556,267 |
| 2023 | $8,730.00 (+0.4%) | $728,134 Land $193,467 Building $534,667 |
| 2022 | $8,695.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 853 Penitencia St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AH, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 95 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 95 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1982–1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 853 Penitencia St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 MILPITAS serves 81,915 people · EPA ID CA4310005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 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 | 1 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 752 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 1,000 / 200 |
| Tekify Fiber & Wireless Fixed Wireless | 500 / 110 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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