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

Also known as: 523 S Murphy Ave

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Property type

Two Family (02)

Year built

1930

Acreage

0.14

Sale price

$1.1M

General Information

Address
Primary address
523 S Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Zip code
94086
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Sunnyvale
Parcel ID
209-30-003

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/19/2014
Sale price
$1,100,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$15,818
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Building
Property type
Two Family
Building sq. ft.
1,650
Stories
2
Year built
1930
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.14
Zoning & use
Zoning
Low Medium Density Residential (R2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
54 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
90 /100.  Biker's Paradise

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School district
09168
Ownership

Ownership information for 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

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

Sales history for 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/19/2014 $1,100,000 XXX, XXX; XXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX; XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX; XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX, XXXXX X; XXXXXX, XXXXXX X
05/17/2013 $198,500 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X; XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX/XXX XX; XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX/XXX XX; XXXXXX, XXXXX X; XXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/28/2020 Deed of Trust XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/26/2015 Trust Transfer Deed XXX, XXXXXXX XXX, XXX XXXXXXXXX
09/19/2014 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXX, XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX, X.X.
09/19/2014 Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX, XXXXXXX
06/10/2014 Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX X
06/07/2013 Reconveyance XXXXXX, XXXXXX X
05/17/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXX XXX
05/17/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX/XXX XX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 523 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
2026-2027
Property tax
$15,818
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,348,467
Land value
$1,146,199
Building value
$202,268

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y 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%
2020-2021 $1,208,829 1.1785 $14,246 +2.34%
2019-2020 $1,185,127 1.1746 $13,921 +13.03%
2018-2019 $1,161,890 1.06 $12,316 -8.52%
2017-2018 $1,139,109 1.182 $13,464 +3.98%
2016-2017 $1,116,774 1.1595 $12,949 -0.61%
Permits

Permit information for 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
09/29/2016

*Most recent permit 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 0.21
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
Stratford School - Sunnyvale Washington Park NR Private PK-5 392 0.54
Cumberland Elementary School 8 Public K-5 608 0.68
Braly Elementary School 5 Public K-5 352 0.85
Vargas Elementary School 4 Public K-5 411 1.14
Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.17
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Amrita Academy NR Private 5-12 0 1.45
Resurrection Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 221 1.59
Columbia Middle School 5 Public 6-8 587 1.73
Spark Charter NR Charter K-8 247 1.78
Marian A. Peterson Middle School 6 Public 6-8 729 1.96
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
The King's Academy NR Private 6-12 937 1.64
Alta Vista High School 4 Public 9-12 69 1.85
Mountain View High School 8 Public 9-12 2,220 2.06
Summit Public School: Denali 9 Charter 6-12 643 2.08
New Valley Continuation High School 3 Public 9-12 169 2.26

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Neighbors for 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

157 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 519 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 303 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 571 S Taaffe St, Sunnyvale 529 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 275 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 333 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 591 S Taaffe St, Sunnyvale 555 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 569 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 579 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 585 S Taaffe St, Sunnyvale 535 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 563 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 598 S Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale 539 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale 580 S Frances St, Sunnyvale 575 S Taaffe St, Sunnyvale 574 S Frances St, Sunnyvale 528 S Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale

Nearby ZIP codes for 523 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 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086?

The development at 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086?

523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 has a total of 1,650 square feet.

When was 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 last sold and what was the sale price?

523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 was last sold on 09/19/2014 for $1,100,000.

What is the assessed value of 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086?

523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 is currently assessed at $1,348,467.

What are the property taxes for 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086?

The property taxes for 523 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 total $15,817.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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