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478 Novato Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 - Property report

Also known as: 478 Novato Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.126

Sale price

$315,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
478 Novato Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Zip code
94086
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Sunnyvale
Parcel ID
165-07-056
Tract
1231

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/17/1996
Sale price
$315,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$6,353
Current property tax
$6,271
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.126
Zoning & use
Zoning
Low Density Residential (R0)

Area overview

Walk score
85 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
43 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
85 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
09002
Ownership

Ownership information for 478 Novato Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 478 Novato Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/17/1996 $315,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X XX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXX X
03/31/1993 $314,000 XXXXX, XXXX XXXXX, X.&X.

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/18/2000 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX
05/17/1996 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X XX
03/31/1993 Deed XXXXX, X.&X. XXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 478 Novato Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$6,353
Current property tax
$6,271
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$541,630
Land value
$261,635
Building value
$279,995

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $541,630 1.173 $6,353 +4.24%
2024-2025 $528,670 1.1529 $6,095 +4.00%
2023-2024 $502,952 1.1652 $5,860 +1.66%
2022-2023 $493,092 1.1691 $5,765 +1.12%
2021-2022 $483,424 1.1792 $5,701 +1.10%
2020-2021 $478,468 1.1785 $5,639 +2.34%
2019-2020 $469,088 1.1746 $5,510 +2.05%
2018-2019 $459,892 1.174 $5,399 +1.31%
2017-2018 $450,876 1.182 $5,329 +3.98%
2016-2017 $442,036 1.1595 $5,125 -0.61%
Permits

Permit information for 478 Novato Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
12/16/2025
03/17/2017
02/27/2017
02/17/2017

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sunnyvale Christian NR Private K-5 81 0.13
Stratford School - Sunnyvale Washington Park NR Private PK-5 392 0.36
Stratford School - Sunnyvale Washington Park NR Private PK-5 392 0.36
Cumberland Elementary School 8 Public K-5 608 0.45
Little Rascals Child Care Center NR Private PK, K-1 0 0.54
Little Rascals Child Care Center NR Private PK, K-1 0 0.54
Vargas Elementary School 4 Public K-5 411 0.58
Cherry Chase Elementary School 8 Public K-5 604 0.76
Ellis Elementary School 5 Public K-5 695 1.19
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Catholic Academy of Sunnyvale NR Private PK, K-8 137 0.59
Sunnyvale Middle School 6 Public 6-8 962 0.83
Helios School NR Private K-8 28 1.12
Challenger - Sunnyvale NR Private PK, K-8 554 1.25
St. Stephen Lutheran School NR Private 1-8 13 1.25
Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.40
Amrita Academy NR Private 5-12 0 1.69
Slater Special Education Preschool NR Public 75 1.70
Columbia Middle School 5 Public 6-8 587 2.00
Spark Charter NR Charter K-8 247 2.06
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alta Vista High School 4 Public 9-12 69 1.33
Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.40
Community Day School NR Public 9-12 7 1.48
North County Regional Occupational Program School NR Public 9-12 0 1.48
Mountain View High School 8 Public 9-12 2,220 1.50
Fremont High School 7 Public 9-12 2,171 1.55
Amrita Academy NR Private 5-12 0 1.69
Slater Special Education Preschool NR Public 75 1.70
The King's Academy NR Private 6-12 937 2.11
German Intl School of Silicon Valley NR Private 1-12 401 2.19

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Neighbors for 478 Novato Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

983 Sutter Ave, Sunnyvale 409 Novato Ave, Sunnyvale 380 S Mary Ave, Sunnyvale 445 Nuestra Ave, Sunnyvale 478 Nuestra Ave, Sunnyvale 974 W Iowa Ave, Sunnyvale 432 Nuestra Ave, Sunnyvale 374 S Mary Ave, Sunnyvale 961 Sutter Ave, Sunnyvale 940 W Iowa Ave, Sunnyvale 468 Nuestra Ave, Sunnyvale 969 Sutter Ave, Sunnyvale 475 Nuestra Ave, Sunnyvale 402 Nuestra Ave, Sunnyvale 440 Nuestra Ave, Sunnyvale 426 Nuestra Ave, Sunnyvale 475 Ositos Ave, Sunnyvale 496 Nuestra Ave, Sunnyvale 410 Novato Ave, Sunnyvale 439 Novato Ave, Sunnyvale

Nearby ZIP codes for 478 Novato Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

94024, Santa Clara County, CA 94041, Santa Clara County, CA 94043, Santa Clara County, CA 95002, Santa Clara County, CA 95014, Santa Clara County, CA 95117, Santa Clara County, CA 95126, Santa Clara County, CA 95128, Santa Clara County, CA 95129, Santa Clara County, CA 95130, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

When was 478 Novato Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 last sold and what was the sale price?

478 Novato Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 was last sold on 05/17/1996 for $315,000.

What is the assessed value of 478 Novato Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086?

478 Novato Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 is currently assessed at $541,630.

What are the property taxes for 478 Novato Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086?

The property taxes for 478 Novato Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 total $6,353.

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