Contra Costa County property record for 1079 Walnut Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,064 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,294 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 139-080-051-2 |
| Primary APN | 139-080-051-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,064 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,869 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,195 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 857 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1079 WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WALNUT CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94598-4444 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PCL MAP 133 PG 3 PCL A |
| Legal Tract | 133PM3 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 338302 |
1079 Walnut Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 1996.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1079 WALNUT AVE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-4444 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 29, 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000124810 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1079 WALNUT AVE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-4444 |
| Document Number | 0000236389 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 236389 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1079 WALNUT AVE WALNUT CREEK CA 945984444, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-4444 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1079 Walnut Ave was $10,294 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Walnut Creek City |
| Unified School District | Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $883,145 (+2%) Land $367,054 Building $516,091 | |
| 2025 | $10,294.00 Homeowner's exemption | $865,829 Land $359,857 Building $505,972 |
| 2023 | $9,887.00 (+0.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $832,209 Land $345,884 Building $486,325 |
| 2022 | $9,799.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1079 Walnut Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1079 Walnut Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 391 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Sonic Telecom, Verizon.
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