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1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Property Information

1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale
Zip code 94086
County Santa Clara
Tract 3607
Parcel ID 161-18-010

Sales & Tax Overview for 1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Sale date 04/07/2015
Sale price $1,300,000
Arm's length
Property tax $18,327

Lot & Building Information for 1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale

Building sqft 2,167
Building class Two Family (02)
Acreage 0.15
Lot sqft 6,500
Units 2
Year built 1966
Stories 1
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Zoning district Medium Density Residential (R3)
School district 09002

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About 1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086?

1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 was built in 1966 and has a total of 2,167 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,562,398, the tax amount paid for 1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 is $18,326.

When was 1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 last sold?

1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 was last sold in 02/17/2016.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/07/2015 $1,300,000
03/26/2004 $750,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/17/2016 Grant Deed
02/11/2016 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 03/01/2046
02/11/2016 Grant Deed
08/14/2015 Trust Transfer Deed
04/07/2015 Grant Deed
06/18/2014 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 07/01/2044
03/26/2004 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $18,327
Market value $1,562,398

Assessment History for 1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,562,398 1.173 $18,327 +3.78%
2024-2025 $1,531,763 1.1529 $17,660 +0.92%
2023-2024 $1,501,730 1.1652 $17,498 +1.66%
2022-2023 $1,472,285 1.1691 $17,212 +1.12%
2021-2022 $1,443,417 1.1792 $17,021 +1.10%

Permits for 1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Catholic Academy of Sunnyvale NR Private PK, K-8 137 0.34
Catholic Academy of Sunnyvale NR Private PK, K-8 137 0.34
Little Rascals Child Care Center NR Private PK, K-1 0 0.41
Little Rascals Child Care Center NR Private PK, K-1 0 0.41
St. Stephen Lutheran School NR Private 1-8 13 0.44

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Catholic Academy of Sunnyvale NR Private PK, K-8 137 0.34
St. Stephen Lutheran School NR Private 1-8 13 0.44
Slater Special Education Preschool NR Public 75 0.92
Sunnyvale Middle School 6 Public 6-8 962 1.36
German Intl School of Silicon Valley NR Private 1-12 401 1.41

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Slater Special Education Preschool NR Public 75 0.92
View High School NR Private 9-12 9 1.41
German Intl School of Silicon Valley NR Private 1-12 401 1.41
German International School of Silicon Valley NR Private K-12 597 1.42
Alta Vista High School 4 Public 9-12 69 1.52

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Neighbors for 1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale

Here are the neighbors for 1261 West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
182 Acalanes Dr, Sunnyvale 11,156 03/25/2016
1242 Cortez Dr, Sunnyvale 3,168 07/05/2022 $2,120,000
227 Duran Trl, Sunnyvale 10/06/2009 $560,000
1271 Coronado Dr, Sunnyvale 3,763 02/22/2019
1233 Coronado Dr, Sunnyvale 3,494 07/31/2017
1283 W McKinley Ave, Sunnyvale 6,538 04/06/2021
1241 Coronado Dr, Sunnyvale 3,763 10/21/2021 $2,325,000
1244 Balboa CT, Sunnyvale 32,359 06/23/2017 $6,984,500
205 Acalanes Dr, Sunnyvale 2,016
1237 Balboa CT, Sunnyvale 3,505 03/20/2002
1267 W McKinley Ave, Sunnyvale 4,230 11/23/2020
1249 W Washington Ave, Sunnyvale 2,832 09/29/1998 $495,000
1252 W McKinley Ave, Sunnyvale 3,870 02/03/2011
204 Arriba Dr, Sunnyvale 2,766 07/15/1999
214 Arriba Dr, Sunnyvale 2,832 09/21/2021
1259 Balboa CT, Sunnyvale 3,505 08/08/1997 $564,000
1243 W Washington Ave, Sunnyvale 3,168
1228 Balboa CT, Sunnyvale 16,604 07/31/2015 $7,750,000
1247 Balboa CT, Sunnyvale 3,505 04/12/2011
151 S Bernardo Ave, Sunnyvale 67,814 08/17/2004

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