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285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Property Information

285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale
Alternate address(es) 289 E California Ave
Zip code 94086
County Santa Clara
Parcel ID 204-45-048

Sales & Tax Overview for 285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Sale date 10/26/2016
Sale price $920,000
Arm's length
Property tax $14,033

Lot & Building Information for 285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale

Building sqft 1,915
Building class Two Family (02)
Acreage 0.12
Lot sqft 5,500
Units 2
Year built 1950
Stories 1
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Zoning district Low Medium Density Residential (R2)
School district 09002

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About 285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086?

285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 was built in 1950 and has a total of 1,915 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,196,309, the tax amount paid for 285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 is $14,032.

When was 285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 last sold?

285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 was last sold in 12/30/2025.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/26/2016 $920,000
12/28/1990 $47,500
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/30/2025 Grant Deed
07/29/2025 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
07/24/2025 Rescission
06/27/2025 Notice of Default
06/27/2025 Substitution Trustee
11/27/2023 Affidavit of Death
10/23/2023 Quitclaim Deed to A Revocable Trust
06/19/2020 Reconveyance
06/10/2020 Deed of Trust 06/01/2050
06/10/2020 Quit Claim Deed
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Property Taxes for 285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $14,033
Market value $1,196,309

Assessment History for 285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,196,309 1.173 $14,033 +3.78%
2024-2025 $1,172,853 1.1529 $13,522 +0.92%
2023-2024 $1,149,857 1.1652 $13,398 +1.66%
2022-2023 $1,127,312 1.1691 $13,179 +1.12%
2021-2022 $1,105,208 1.1792 $13,033 +1.10%

Permits for 285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale

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01/20/2017
       
       
       
       
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Risk

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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)
Bishop Elementary School 4 Public K-5 452 0.41
Njeri's Morning Glory School NR Private K-5 0 0.67
Triumphant Learning Center NR Private PK-K 33 0.69
Triumphant Learning Center NR Private PK-K 33 0.69
Ellis Elementary School 5 Public K-5 695 0.82

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The King's Academy NR Private 6-12 937 0.84
Helios School NR Private K-8 28 0.89
Columbia Middle School 5 Public 6-8 587 0.89
Spark Charter NR Charter K-8 247 0.94
Summit Public School: Denali 9 Charter 6-12 643 1.23

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The King's Academy NR Private 6-12 937 0.84
Summit Public School: Denali 9 Charter 6-12 643 1.23
Lamb-O Academy, Incorporated NR Private 5-12 7 1.80
Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 2.01
Fremont High School 7 Public 9-12 2,171 2.03

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Neighbors for 285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale

Here are the neighbors for 285 East California Avenue, Sunnyvale.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
7 Oak CT, Sunnyvale 06/10/2016 $1,800,000
401 E Hendy Ave, Sunnyvale 1,101,260 02/27/2020
262 Jackson St, Sunnyvale 05/23/2024
261 N Bayview Ave, Sunnyvale 11/19/1998 $219,000
185 N Sunnyvale Ave, Sunnyvale 07/18/2019
111 N Sunnyvale Ave, Sunnyvale 1,296 05/07/2013
3 Oak CT, Sunnyvale 10/17/2013 $910,000
292 Hazelton Ave, Sunnyvale
175 N Sunnyvale Ave, Sunnyvale 04/20/2026
227 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale 08/24/2001
272 N Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 03/21/2014
314 Schroeder St, Sunnyvale 10/10/2018
215 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale
183 N Sunnyvale Ave, Sunnyvale 07/18/2019
228 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale 3,619 07/26/2011
125 W California Ave, Sunnyvale 12/14/2011
326 Schroeder St, Sunnyvale 02/26/2016 $1,250,000
231 N Bayview Ave, Sunnyvale 08/07/1996
271 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale 01/31/2025
10 Oak CT, Sunnyvale 06/27/2018

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