Santa Clara County property record for 965 Sara Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,571 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $327,500 (Aug 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $6,568 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 165-09-028 |
| Primary APN | 165-09-028 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,571 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,571 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,200 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 965 SARA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94086-5944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R0 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4654 LOT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | 4654 TIVOLI TERRACE WEST |
| Legal Tract | 4654 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 508601 |
965 Sara Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 1999.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 965 SARA AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-5944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199512999987 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 22, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0014806081 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 965 SARA AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-5944 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0024309986 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 24309986 |
| Name | CITIBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | O FALLON, MO 63368 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 965 Sara Ave was $6,568 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $554,917 (+2%) Land $220,269 Building $334,648 | |
| 2025 | $6,568.00 Homeowner's exemption | $544,037 Land $215,950 Building $328,087 |
| 2023 | $6,276.00 (+1.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $522,913 Land $207,565 Building $315,348 |
| 2022 | $6,180.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 965 Sara Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 |
| 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 965 Sara 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 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 886 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 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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