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489 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 - Property report

Also known as: 489 S Murphy Ave

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Property type

Three and Four Family (03)

Year built

1925

Acreage

0.15

Sale price

$550,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
489 S Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Zip code
94086
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Sunnyvale
Parcel ID
209-26-009

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/18/1999
Sale price
$550,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$10,114
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Three and Four Family
Building sq. ft.
2,296
Stories
2
Year built
1925
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.15
Zoning & use
Zoning
Downtown Specific Plan (DSP)
Units
4

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
54 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
90 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
09168
Ownership

Ownership information for 489 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

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

Sales history for 489 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/18/1999 $550,000 XXXX, XXXX X XX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/02/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXX XXX
07/27/2007 Deed XXXX, XXXX X XXXX XXXX X XXXXX
05/18/1999 Deed XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX, XXXX X XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 489 South Murphy 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
Property tax
$10,114
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$862,225
Land value
$548,691
Building value
$313,534

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $862,225 1.173 $10,114 +3.78%
2024-2025 $845,320 1.1529 $9,746 +0.92%
2023-2024 $828,746 1.1652 $9,657 +1.66%
2022-2023 $812,497 1.1691 $9,499 +1.13%
2021-2022 $796,566 1.1792 $9,393 +1.09%
2020-2021 $788,399 1.1785 $9,291 +2.34%
2019-2020 $772,941 1.1746 $9,079 +13.03%
2018-2019 $757,786 1.06 $8,033 -8.52%
2017-2018 $742,928 1.182 $8,781 +3.98%
2016-2017 $728,361 1.1595 $8,445 -0.61%
Permits

Permit information for 489 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/30/2018
02/02/2018

*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)
Triumphant Learning Center NR Private PK-K 33 0.17
Triumphant Learning Center NR Private PK-K 33 0.17
Helios School NR Private K-8 28 0.38
Ellis Elementary School 5 Public K-5 695 0.43
Stratford School - Sunnyvale Washington Park NR Private PK-5 392 0.52
Stratford School - Sunnyvale Washington Park NR Private PK-5 392 0.52
Cumberland Elementary School 8 Public K-5 608 0.71
Braly Elementary School 5 Public K-5 352 0.86
Vargas Elementary School 4 Public K-5 411 1.11
Bishop Elementary School 4 Public K-5 452 1.17
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Helios School NR Private K-8 28 0.38
Catholic Academy of Sunnyvale NR Private PK, K-8 137 1.19
Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.23
Challenger - Sunnyvale NR Private PK, K-8 554 1.23
Sunnyvale Middle School 6 Public 6-8 962 1.24
Amrita Academy NR Private 5-12 0 1.50
The King's Academy NR Private 6-12 937 1.59
Columbia Middle School 5 Public 6-8 587 1.68
Spark Charter NR Charter K-8 247 1.73
Marian A. Peterson Middle School 6 Public 6-8 729 1.99
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.23
Fremont High School 7 Public 9-12 2,171 1.29
North County Regional Occupational Program School NR Public 9-12 0 1.30
Community Day School NR Public 9-12 7 1.30
Amrita Academy NR Private 5-12 0 1.50
The King's Academy NR Private 6-12 937 1.59
Alta Vista High School 4 Public 9-12 69 1.89
Summit Public School: Denali 9 Charter 6-12 643 2.03
Mountain View High School 8 Public 9-12 2,220 2.10
New Valley Continuation High School 3 Public 9-12 169 2.27

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Neighbors for 489 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

135 E Olive Ave, Sunnyvale 450 Carroll St, Sunnyvale 460 S Sunnyvale Ave, Sunnyvale 468 S Frances St, Sunnyvale 420 Carroll St, Sunnyvale 440 S Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale 481 Carroll St, Sunnyvale 482 S Frances St, Sunnyvale 414 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 371 Flora Vista Ave, Sunnyvale 376 Flora Vista Ave, Sunnyvale 401 Southwood Ave, Sunnyvale 365 E Iowa Ave, Sunnyvale 492 Southwood Ave, Sunnyvale 359 Flora Vista Ave, Sunnyvale 422 S Sunnyvale Ave, Sunnyvale 330 Flora Vista Ave, Sunnyvale 215 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale 325 S Bayview Ave, Sunnyvale 367 Flora Vista Ave, Sunnyvale

Nearby ZIP codes for 489 South Murphy 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

What is the year built for 489 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086?

The development at 489 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 489 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086?

489 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 has a total of 2,296 square feet.

When was 489 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 last sold and what was the sale price?

489 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 was last sold on 05/18/1999 for $550,000.

What is the assessed value of 489 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086?

489 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 is currently assessed at $862,225.

What are the property taxes for 489 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086?

The property taxes for 489 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 total $10,113.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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