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252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Property Information

252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale
Alternate address(es) 250 W California Ave
Zip code 94086
County Santa Clara
Parcel ID 204-51-006

Sales & Tax Overview for 252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Sale date 04/03/2017
Sale price $1,798,000
Arm's length
Property tax $24,477

Lot & Building Information for 252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale

Building sqft 2,565
Building class Two Family (02)
Acreage 0.21
Lot sqft 9,350
Units 2
Year built 1947
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Low Medium Density Residential (R2)
School district 09002

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About 252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086?

252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 was built in 1947 and has a total of 2,565 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,086,728, the tax amount paid for 252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 is $24,477.

When was 252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 last sold and what was the last sale price?

252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 was last sold in 04/03/2017 for $1,798,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/03/2017 $1,798,000
10/05/2012 $570,000
03/05/2002 $193,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/02/2017 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
04/03/2017 Grant Deed
09/28/2016 Quitclaim Deed
08/06/2014 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 07/24/2039
10/29/2012 Cancellation
10/11/2012 Notice Trustee Sale
10/05/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 11/01/2042
10/05/2012 Grant Deed
10/05/2012 Affidavit of Death/Affidavit D
07/14/2011 Notice Trustee Sale
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Property Taxes for 252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $24,477
Market value $2,086,728

Assessment History for 252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $2,086,728 1.173 $24,477 +3.78%
2024-2025 $2,045,813 1.1529 $23,586 +0.92%
2023-2024 $2,005,700 1.1652 $23,370 +1.66%
2022-2023 $1,966,373 1.1691 $22,989 +1.13%
2021-2022 $1,927,817 1.1792 $22,733 +1.10%

Permits for 252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale

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01/22/2026
       
       
       
       
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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 0.53
Stratford School - Sunnyvale Washington Park NR Private PK-5 392 0.63
Stratford School - Sunnyvale Washington Park NR Private PK-5 392 0.63
Triumphant Learning Center NR Private PK-K 33 0.68
Triumphant Learning Center NR Private PK-K 33 0.68

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Helios School NR Private K-8 28 0.95
Columbia Middle School 5 Public 6-8 587 1.03
Catholic Academy of Sunnyvale NR Private PK, K-8 137 1.04
Spark Charter NR Charter K-8 247 1.09
The King's Academy NR Private 6-12 937 1.14

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The King's Academy NR Private 6-12 937 1.14
Summit Public School: Denali 9 Charter 6-12 643 1.40
Slater Special Education Preschool NR Public 75 1.90
Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.94
Fremont High School 7 Public 9-12 2,171 2.00

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Neighbors for 252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale

Here are the neighbors for 252 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
274 W California Ave, Sunnyvale 4,733 12/10/2015 $2,225,000
232 W California Ave, Sunnyvale 1,701 10/08/2015 $1,100,000
220 W California Ave, Sunnyvale 4,704 04/05/2012 $1,780,000
356 Beemer Ave, Sunnyvale 1,550
152 San Andreas CT, Sunnyvale 1,392 07/01/2025 $542,500
268 W California Ave, Sunnyvale 4,700 08/22/2023
330 Angel Ave, Sunnyvale 3,100 06/25/1997 $277,000
241 Beemer Ave, Sunnyvale 12/04/2024
265 Beemer Ave, Sunnyvale 3,175 04/19/2023
343 Beemer Ave, Sunnyvale 03/30/2022
252 N Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 07/09/2009 $1,590,000
149 N Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 2,948 02/24/2015 $267,000
387 Beemer Ave, Sunnyvale 3,303 01/14/2010
132 N Frances St, Sunnyvale 08/13/2024
280 W California Ave, Sunnyvale 15,162 06/29/2016 $4,050,000
384 Beemer Ave, Sunnyvale 2,172 02/27/2023
393 Beemer Ave, Sunnyvale 03/18/2026 $50,000
326 Angel Ave, Sunnyvale 09/06/2019
167 N Taaffe St, Sunnyvale
364 Beemer Ave, Sunnyvale 04/30/2015 $835,000

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