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  • $1,463,400

    523 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

    2beds
    1,115sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1930
    -- sqft lot
    $1,463,400 Zestimate®
    $1,312/sqft
    $4,152 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,463,400

    $1.35M - $1.60M

    $4,152/mo

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    What's special

    Large private yardCeiling fans in bedroomsCentral air conditioning

    Charming Townhome with central A/C and Huge Private Backyard in Heritage District (Downtown Sunnyvale) Looking for a large, private yard for yourself, your kids, your pets? Looking for a work-from-home residence with central air conditioning and lots of character? This 1930s unit offers San Francisco charm in the heart of the Sunnyvale Heritage District, a short stroll from Historic Murphy Street, parks, major shopping (Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Safeway, Sprouts, REI, etc.), Caltrain, coffee houses, movie theater, fantastic restaurants, and more! The location is truly a walker's paradise (walk score of 92/100) and fantastic for cyclists too (bike score of 90/100). Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit with spacious basement/garage (additional 525 sq. ft.) providing lots of storage, workbench, and private laundry with full-size washer and dryer; formal entry with coat closet; impressive living room with vaulted ceilings boasting front bay window wall sided by built-in display shelves; shared balcony off of living room; dining room with built-in buffet; kitchen with stainless steel gas range and stainless steel refrigerator; vintage bathroom offering a separate tub and shower; roomy bedrooms overlooking the huge private backyard; refinished hardwood floors, and lots of special touches that make this a true home, not just a rental. 1115 sq ft of living space additional 525 sq ft basement garage with workshop space private laundry with full-size washer and dryer large private backyard (77 ft long and 24 ft wide) with patio, grass, orange tree, and room to garden central heat and air conditioning gorgeous hardwood floors with inlaid borders stainless steel fridge and gas range/oven ceiling fans in bedrooms 1 block to Target, 2 blocks to downtown restaurants and bars walk to farmers' market, CalTrain, buses, library, banks, and post office many shopping centers nearby close to major employers: Apple, LinkedIn, Google, Nvidia, AMD, Lockheed Martin, Intel, etc. Feel free to drive by, but please do not disturb our tenants. Polite cats and dogs welcomed with proof of spay/neuter and excellent reference Other pets considered - please contact us to discuss Sorry, smoking and vaping are not allowed on the property We welcome polite pets Owner pays for gardener service Tenant pays PG&E and water/trash No smoking allowed on property

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Dining Room, Workshop
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Ceiling Fan
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Storage
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows
    • Has basement: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,115 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Balcony, Bicycle storage, Garbage not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Lawn, Living room, Outdoor Space, Stainless steel appliances, Vintage, Water not included in rent
    • Fencing: Fenced Yard
    Lot
    • Features: Near Public Transit
    Details
    • Parcel number: 20930003

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Condition
    • Year built: 1930

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $5,000
    Location
    • Region: Sunnyvale

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,312/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,322,027
    • Annual tax amount: $15,780
    • Date on market: 5/1/2026
    • Date available: 06/15/2026
    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/14/2026Listing removed$4,475$4/sqft
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    5/1/2026Listed for rent$4,475+7.8%$4/sqft
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    6/14/2024Listing removed--
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    6/11/2024Listed for rent$4,150+7.1%$4/sqft
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    4/29/2023Listing removed--
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    4/7/2023Price change$3,875-2.5%$3/sqft
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    3/18/2023Listed for rent$3,975+11.2%$4/sqft
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    2/24/2021Listing removed--
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    8/26/2020Listing removed$3,575$3/sqft
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    8/19/2020Listed for rent$3,575+7.5%$3/sqft
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    10/1/2017Listing removed$3,325$3/sqft
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    9/26/2017Listed for rent$3,325$3/sqft
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    9/19/2014Sold$1,100,000$987/sqft
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    6/18/2014Listed for sale$1,100,000+454.2%$987/sqft
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    5/17/2013Sold$198,500$178/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$15,780 +3.7%$1,322,027 +2%
    2024$15,213 +0.9%$1,296,106 +2%
    2023$15,074 +1.6%$1,270,693 +2%
    2022$14,837 +0.9%$1,245,778 +2%
    2021$14,697 +1.3%$1,221,351 +1%
    2020$14,512 $1,208,829 +2%
    2019$14,512 +4.4%$1,185,127 +2%
    2018$13,905 $1,161,890 +2%
    2017$13,905 +1.3%$1,139,109 +2%
    2016$13,727 +3.4%$1,116,774 +1.5%
    2015$13,275 +249.6%$1,100,000 +108.9%
    2014$3,797 $526,674 +76.4%
    2013-- $298,623 +2%
    2012-- $292,768 +2%
    2011-- $287,029 +0.8%
    2010-- $284,885 -0.2%
    2009-- $285,563 +2%
    2008-- $279,965 +2%
    2007-- $274,476 +2%
    2006-- $269,095 +2%
    2005-- $263,820 +2%
    2004-- $258,648 +1.9%
    2003-- $253,908 +2%
    2002-- $248,930 +2%
    2001-- $244,050
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    Neighborhood: Washington Park

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