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481 Southwood Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Property Information

481 Southwood Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 481 Southwood Avenue, Sunnyvale
Zip code 94086
County Santa Clara
Tract 215
Parcel ID 209-22-006

Sales & Tax Overview for 481 Southwood Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Sale date 12/12/2016
Sale price $1,180,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $17,455

Lot & Building Information for 481 Southwood Avenue, Sunnyvale

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.115
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Zoning district Low Density Residential (R0)
School district 09002

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About 481 Southwood Avenue, Sunnyvale

What is the assessed value of 481 Southwood Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,495,048, the tax amount paid for 481 Southwood Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 is $17,536.

When was 481 Southwood Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 last sold?

481 Southwood Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 was last sold in 12/24/2020.

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Past Sales & Property History for 481 Southwood Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/12/2016 $1,180,000

Title Documents for 481 Southwood Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
11/15/2021 Deed of Trust 09/01/2036
12/24/2020 Grant Deed
12/31/2018 Grant Deed
12/12/2016 Deed of Trust 01/01/2047
12/12/2016 Grant Deed
12/02/2016 Trust Transfer Deed
11/29/2016 Affidavit of Death
11/29/2016 Affidavit of Death
02/28/2013 Quitclaim Deed
06/25/2001 Deed
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Property Taxes for 481 Southwood Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $17,537
Current property tax $17,455
Market value $1,495,048

Assessment History for 481 Southwood Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,495,048 1.173 $17,537 +3.78%
2024-2025 $1,465,734 1.1529 $16,898 +0.92%
2023-2024 $1,436,995 1.1652 $16,744 +1.66%
2022-2023 $1,408,819 1.1691 $16,471 +1.13%
2021-2022 $1,381,196 1.1792 $16,287 +10.36%

Permits for 481 Southwood Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Issued Permit Type Status
11/23/2020
08/28/2017
12/20/2016
       
       
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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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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)
Ellis Elementary School 5 Public K-5 695 0.19
Triumphant Learning Center NR Private PK-K 33 0.21
Triumphant Learning Center NR Private PK-K 33 0.21
Njeri's Morning Glory School NR Private K-5 0 0.23
Helios School NR Private K-8 28 0.26

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Helios School NR Private K-8 28 0.26
The King's Academy NR Private 6-12 937 1.30
Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.43
Challenger - Sunnyvale NR Private PK, K-8 554 1.49
Catholic Academy of Sunnyvale NR Private PK, K-8 137 1.50

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The King's Academy NR Private 6-12 937 1.30
Fremont High School 7 Public 9-12 2,171 1.42
Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.43
Community Day School NR Public 9-12 7 1.49
North County Regional Occupational Program School NR Public 9-12 0 1.49

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Neighbors for 481 Southwood Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
384 E McKinley Ave, Sunnyvale 12/06/2002
305 S Bayview Ave, Sunnyvale 03/11/2015 $1,460,000
400 Vine Ave, Sunnyvale 05/22/2019 $1,468,000
368 Flora Vista Ave, Sunnyvale 02/23/2026 $2,358,000
461 Flora Vista Ave, Sunnyvale 11/20/2019
492 Vine Ave, Sunnyvale 03/18/2026
367 S Bayview Ave, Sunnyvale 02/01/2022 $1,875,000
324 E Iowa Ave, Sunnyvale 04/27/2023 $2,900,000
486 Southwood Ave, Sunnyvale 10/14/2025 $2,635,000
318 Flora Vista Ave, Sunnyvale 06/27/2025
347 S Bayview Ave, Sunnyvale 03/29/2005
469 S Bayview Ave, Sunnyvale 6,897 09/18/2014
350 Vine Ave, Sunnyvale 05/08/2020 $1,600,000
491 E Olive Ave, Sunnyvale 11/15/2021
320 E Iowa Ave, Sunnyvale 02/04/2026
404 Wilson Ave, Sunnyvale 2,041 06/09/2014
480 Vine Ave, Sunnyvale 11/01/2007
336 Flora Vista Ave, Sunnyvale 06/24/2021 $2,280,000
499 S Bayview Ave, Sunnyvale 10/08/2021
440 Flora Vista Ave, Sunnyvale 03/21/2018 $1,820,000

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