261 Merz Ct is a 1,659 square foot house on a 6,435 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Milpitas data, we estimate the home's value is $1,641,126.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
6,435 sq ftLot Size
$989Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,641,126
$20K since October
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 0.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.65M) of 5 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,425 (+6.9%)
$48,482 + $140,660
$189,142
2024
$2,269 (+0.4%)
$47,532 + $137,902
$185,434
2023
$2,259 (+0.3%)
$46,600 + $135,199
$181,799
2022
$2,252 (+1.5%)
$45,687 + $132,549
$178,236
2021
$2,219 (+1.7%)
$44,792 + $129,950
$174,742
2020
$2,181 (+1.1%)
$43,914 + $127,402
$171,316
2019
$2,158 (+4.9%)
$43,464 + $126,096
$169,560
2018
$2,056 (+1.3%)
$42,612 + $123,624
$166,236
2017
$2,029 (+4.4%)
$40,958 + $118,824
$159,782
2016
$1,943 (+1.0%)
$40,958 + $118,824
$159,782
2015
$1,923 (+3.6%)
$40,155 + $116,495
$156,650
2014
$1,856 (−0.3%)
$38,778 + $112,499
$151,277
2012
$1,861 (+5.9%)
$38,603 + $111,991
$150,594
2011
$1,757 (+1.2%)
$37,847 + $109,796
$147,643
2010
$1,736 (+4.8%)
$37,105 + $107,644
$144,749
2009
$1,656 (+3.5%)
$36,828 + $106,840
$143,668
2008
$1,600
$36,193 + $104,995
$141,188
Tax history for 261 Merz Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,425 (+6.9%)
$48,482 + $140,660
$189,142
2024
$2,269 (+0.4%)
$47,532 + $137,902
$185,434
2023
$2,259 (+0.3%)
$46,600 + $135,199
$181,799
2022
$2,252 (+1.5%)
$45,687 + $132,549
$178,236
2021
$2,219 (+1.7%)
$44,792 + $129,950
$174,742
2020
$2,181 (+1.1%)
$43,914 + $127,402
$171,316
2019
$2,158 (+4.9%)
$43,464 + $126,096
$169,560
2018
$2,056 (+1.3%)
$42,612 + $123,624
$166,236
2017
$2,029 (+4.4%)
$40,958 + $118,824
$159,782
2016
$1,943 (+1.0%)
$40,958 + $118,824
$159,782
2015
$1,923 (+3.6%)
$40,155 + $116,495
$156,650
2014
$1,856 (−0.3%)
$38,778 + $112,499
$151,277
2012
$1,861 (+5.9%)
$38,603 + $111,991
$150,594
2011
$1,757 (+1.2%)
$37,847 + $109,796
$147,643
2010
$1,736 (+4.8%)
$37,105 + $107,644
$144,749
2009
$1,656 (+3.5%)
$36,828 + $106,840
$143,668
2008
$1,600
$36,193 + $104,995
$141,188
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R1-6
Single-Family Residential Zone
The purpose and intent of this zone is to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the District and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life. The R1 District is intended for the suburban family home and the services appurtenant thereto.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Housing-Mobile home park
Planned unit development (pud)
Nov 11, 2017 • Final
Onl waterheater
Replace the water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Jul 28, 2014 • Final
Rme mechanical
Replace the existing furnace and air conditioning unit at a single-family home.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: EASTBROOK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,659
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,659
Building Sq. Ft: 1,659
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 5568 EASTBROOK BOOK 392 PAGE 43 PAGE 44 LOT 45
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 462
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,435
Legal Lot Number: 45
Municipality Name: MILPITAS CITY
Acres: 0.1477
Depth Footage: 99
Front Footage: 65
Zoning Code: R1PUD
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: MILPITAS CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,659
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,435 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 02816091
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Curtner Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Thomas Russell Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Milpitas High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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