Santa Clara County property record for 879 S Knickerbocker Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,398 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $825,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $12,782 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 198-10-005 |
| Primary APN | 198-10-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,398 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 936 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,700 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 879 S KNICKERBOCKER DR |
|---|---|
| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94087-1541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R0 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 960 CHERRY CHASE BOOK 40 PAGE 4 PAGE 5 LOT 94 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHERRY CHASE |
| Legal Tract | 960 |
| Legal Lot Number | 94 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 508401 |
879 S Knickerbocker Dr is held in a trust since October 2010.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 825 REVERE DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-2211 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200920339359 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020910112 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 879 S KNICKERBOCKER DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-1541 |
| Document Number | 0023818133 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 825 REVERE DR SUNNYVALE CA 940872211, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-2211 |
| Document Number | 0023818133 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23818133 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 3, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 879 S Knickerbocker Dr was $12,782.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Sunnyvale City |
| Secondary School District | Fremont Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Sunnyvale Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,086,210 (+2%) Land $757,060 Building $329,150 | |
| 2025 | $12,782.00 | $1,064,913 Land $742,216 Building $322,697 |
| 2023 | $12,212.00 (+1.65%) | $1,023,563 Land $713,396 Building $310,167 |
| 2022 | $12,014.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 879 S Knickerbocker Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 879 S Knickerbocker 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 | CITY OF SUNNYVALE serves 157,566 people · EPA ID CA4310014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 63 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 534 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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