Contra Costa County property record for 1020 Brown Ave, Lafayette, CA 94549
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,628 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $11,722 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 233-032-023-1 |
| Primary APN | 233-032-023-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,628 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,628 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Lot Area | 6,450 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Street Address | 1020 BROWN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAFAYETTE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94549-3918 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | LAFAYETTE ACRES POR LOTS 4&5 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAFAYETTE ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 349000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45 CHAUCER CT, SAN RAMON, CA 94583-2519 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000026366 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1020 BROWN AVE, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-3918 |
| Document Number | 0000026366 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 318 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-026366 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 45 CHAUCER CT, SAN RAMON, CA 94583-2519 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1020 BROWN AVE, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-3918 |
| Document Number | 0000037369 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 318 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-037369 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 118 AVOCADO CT, SAN RAMON, CA 94583-3405 |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Lafayette City |
| Secondary School District | Acalanes Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Lafayette Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $896,720 (+2%) Land $689,785 Building $206,935 | |
| 2025 | $11,722.00 (+263.36%) | $879,138 (+781.52%) Land $676,260 Building $202,878 |
| 2023 | $3,226.00 (+0.4%) | $99,730 Land $38,497 Building $61,233 |
| 2022 | $3,213.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 272 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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