Santa Clara County property record for 948 E Cardinal Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,366 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $535,000 (Mar 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $10,209 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 198-41-017 |
| Primary APN | 198-41-017 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,366 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,227 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,227 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,100 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 425 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 948 E CARDINAL DR |
|---|---|
| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94087-1507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R0 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 995 CHERRY CHASE BOOK 44 PAGE 45 LOT 367 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHERRY CHASE |
| Legal Tract | 995 |
| Legal Lot Number | 367 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 508401 |
948 E Cardinal Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2013.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 948 E CARDINAL DR, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087-1507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200015174174 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023225013 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 948 E Cardinal Dr was $10,209.
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 | $862,464 (+2%) Land $503,229 Building $359,235 | |
| 2025 | $10,209.00 | $845,554 Land $493,362 Building $352,192 |
| 2023 | $9,756.00 (+1.66%) | $812,722 Land $474,205 Building $338,517 |
| 2022 | $9,597.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 948 E Cardinal 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.
Wildfire risk around 948 E Cardinal Dr is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 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 526 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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.
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