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523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Property Information

523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale
Zip code 94086
County Santa Clara
Parcel ID 209-30-003

Sales & Tax Overview for 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Sale date 09/19/2014
Sale price $1,100,000
Arm's length
Property tax $15,507

Lot & Building Information for 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale

Building sqft 1,650
Building class Two Family (02)
Acreage 0.14
Lot sqft 6,240
Units 2
Year built 1930
Stories 2
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Zoning district Low Medium Density Residential (R2)
School district 09168

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About 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086?

523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 was built in 1930 and has a total of 1,650 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,322,027, the tax amount paid for 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 is $15,507.

When was 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 last sold?

523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 was last sold in 02/26/2015.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/19/2014 $1,100,000
05/17/2013 $198,500
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/28/2020 Deed of Trust 05/01/2050
02/26/2015 Trust Transfer Deed
09/19/2014 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 10/01/2044
09/19/2014 Grant Deed
06/10/2014 Grant Deed
06/07/2013 Reconveyance
05/17/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 06/01/2043
05/17/2013 Grant Deed
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Property Taxes for 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $15,507
Market value $1,322,027

Assessment History for 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,322,027 1.173 $15,507 +3.78%
2024-2025 $1,296,106 1.1529 $14,943 +0.92%
2023-2024 $1,270,693 1.1652 $14,806 +1.66%
2022-2023 $1,245,778 1.1691 $14,564 +1.13%
2021-2022 $1,221,351 1.1792 $14,402 +1.09%

Permits for 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale

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Issued Permit Type Status
09/29/2016
       
       
       
       
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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)
Triumphant Learning Center NR Private PK-K 33 0.21
Triumphant Learning Center NR Private PK-K 33 0.21
Helios School NR Private K-8 28 0.36
Ellis Elementary School 5 Public K-5 695 0.43
Stratford School - Sunnyvale Washington Park NR Private PK-5 392 0.54

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Helios School NR Private K-8 28 0.36
Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.17
Challenger - Sunnyvale NR Private PK, K-8 554 1.18
Sunnyvale Middle School 6 Public 6-8 962 1.20
Catholic Academy of Sunnyvale NR Private PK, K-8 137 1.21

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.17
Fremont High School 7 Public 9-12 2,171 1.23
Community Day School NR Public 9-12 7 1.25
North County Regional Occupational Program School NR Public 9-12 0 1.25
Amrita Academy NR Private 5-12 0 1.45

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Neighbors for 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale

Here are the neighbors for 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
157 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale
519 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 3,251 07/09/2004 $865,000
303 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 3,099 12/22/2021
571 S Taaffe St, Sunnyvale 09/29/2021
529 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 05/09/2022 $1,980,000
275 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 07/31/2019
333 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 53,318 07/28/2010 $3,259,000
591 S Taaffe St, Sunnyvale 05/26/2022 $1,950,000
555 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 5,000
569 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 1,392 12/21/2016
579 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 4,723 05/28/2024
585 S Taaffe St, Sunnyvale 10/07/2019
535 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 18,000 01/28/2021
563 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 1,581 08/31/2012 $688,000
598 S Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale 6,572 10/05/1994
539 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 2,940 05/03/2002
580 S Frances St, Sunnyvale 07/20/2001 $560,000
575 S Taaffe St, Sunnyvale 12/19/2011 $99,454
574 S Frances St, Sunnyvale 11/06/2024
528 S Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale 5,276 10/15/2021 $6,450,000

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