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979 Helen Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 - Property report

Also known as: 979 Helen Ave

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Property type

Three and Four Family (03)

Year built

1961

Acreage

0.19

General Information

Address
Primary address
979 Helen Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Zip code
94086
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Sunnyvale
Parcel ID
213-36-022
Tract
2384

Owner

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Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$1,456
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Building
Property type
Three and Four Family
Building sq. ft.
2,764
Stories
2
Year built
1961
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.19
Zoning & use
Zoning
Medium Density Residential (R3)
Units
4

Area overview

Walk score
75 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
42 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
68 /100.  Bikeable
School district
09023
Ownership

Ownership information for 979 Helen Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

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

Sales history for 979 Helen Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/27/2022 Quitclaim Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXX
10/07/2014 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/16/2014 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX
05/11/1995 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 979 Helen 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
$1,456
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$126,078
Land value
$31,850
Building value
$94,228

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $126,078 1.1552 $1,456 +1.36%
2024-2025 $123,607 1.1625 $1,437 +1.02%
2023-2024 $121,184 1.1738 $1,422 +1.76%
2022-2023 $118,809 1.1766 $1,398 +0.35%
2021-2022 $116,480 1.196 $1,393 +1.84%
2020-2021 $115,287 1.1865 $1,368 +0.13%
2019-2020 $113,027 1.2086 $1,366 +7.90%
2018-2019 $110,812 1.1425 $1,266 -0.36%
2017-2018 $108,641 1.1696 $1,271 +3.02%
2016-2017 $106,511 1.158 $1,233 +0.35%
Permits

Permit information for 979 Helen Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
02/05/2018
11/28/2016

*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)
St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle School NR Private PK-8 236 0.46
St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle School NR Private PK-8 236 0.46
Silicon Valley Academy NR Private K-12 121 0.61
Ponderosa Elementary School 5 Public K-5 501 0.62
Silicon Valley Academy NR Private PK-8 146 0.66
Silicon Valley Academy NR Private PK-8 146 0.66
Briarwood Elementary School 4 Public K-5 287 0.78
Pomeroy Elementary School 3 Public K-5 300 0.89
Laurelwood Elementary School 8 Public K-5 521 0.90
Braly Elementary School 5 Public K-5 352 1.16
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle School NR Private PK-8 236 0.46
Marian A. Peterson Middle School 6 Public 6-8 729 0.58
Silicon Valley Academy NR Private K-12 121 0.61
Silicon Valley Academy NR Private PK-8 146 0.66
School of Choice NR Private 6-12 0 0.70
Stratford Middle School NR Private 6-8 443 0.82
Santa Clara Community Day NR Public 6-12 10 1.07
Juan Cabrillo Middle School 5 Public 6-8 817 1.62
Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 2.00
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
New Valley Continuation High School 3 Public 9-12 169 0.33
Silicon Valley Academy NR Private K-12 121 0.61
School of Choice NR Private 6-12 0 0.70
Llatino High School NR Private 9-12 0 0.95
Santa Clara Community Day NR Public 6-12 10 1.07
Live Oak Academy NR Private 1-12 120 1.14
Adrian Wilcox High School 7 Public 9-12 1,859 1.16
Santa Clara High School 7 Public 9-12 1,849 1.23
Cedarwood Sudbury School NR Private 1-2, 9-12 0 1.63
Fremont High School 7 Public 9-12 2,171 1.81

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Neighbors for 979 Helen Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

1141 Miramar Way, Sunnyvale 1256 Henderson Ave, Sunnyvale 941 Tamarack Ln, Sunnyvale 1211 Sycamore Trl, Sunnyvale 960 Helen Ave, Sunnyvale 966 Helen Ave, Sunnyvale 1122 Myrtle Dr, Sunnyvale 1128 Myrtle Dr, Sunnyvale 1071 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 1085 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 1132 Myrtle Dr, Sunnyvale 1101 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 996 Helen Ave, Sunnyvale 908 Tamarack Ln, Sunnyvale 1201 Sycamore Trl, Sunnyvale 907 Tamarack Ln, Sunnyvale 1240 Henderson Ave, Sunnyvale 923 Tamarack Ln, Sunnyvale 1065 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 983 Helen Ave, Sunnyvale

Nearby ZIP codes for 979 Helen 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 979 Helen Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086?

The development at 979 Helen Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 was built in 1961.

What is the total square footage of 979 Helen Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086?

979 Helen Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 has a total of 2,764 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 979 Helen Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086?

979 Helen Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 is currently assessed at $126,078.

What are the property taxes for 979 Helen Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086?

The property taxes for 979 Helen Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 total $1,456.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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