Santa Clara County property record for 898 Birch Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,602 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,180,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $16,572 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 205-46-014 |
| Primary APN | 205-46-014 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,602 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 788 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 788 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | None |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 898 BIRCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94086-5137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R0 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 214 VICTORY VILLAGE MAP NO 2 BOOK 7 PAGE 37 LOT 88 |
| Legal Subdivision | VICTORY VILLAGE MAP 02 |
| Legal Tract | 214 |
| Legal Lot Number | 88 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 508707 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 898 BIRCH AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-5137 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 3, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201523060319 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0022637441 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 898 BIRCH AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-5137 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 898 BIRCH AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-5137 |
| Document Number | 0025178130 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 25178130 |
| Name | HSBC BANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10018 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.15% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.15% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 7.15% |
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 | $1,424,812 (+2%) Land $1,062,574 Building $362,238 | |
| 2025 | $16,572.00 (+4.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,396,876 (+4.04%) Land $1,041,740 Building $355,136 |
| 2023 | $15,827.00 (+1.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,342,636 Land $1,001,289 Building $341,347 |
| 2022 | $15,575.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 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 532 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 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet.
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