Contra Costa County property record for 12 Darnby Ct, Orinda, CA 94563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,938 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $770,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $14,461 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Line of Credit Dec 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 271-333-010-4 |
| Primary APN | 271-333-010-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,938 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,421 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,938 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 12,650 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 12 DARNBY CT |
|---|---|
| City | ORINDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94563-4207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-12/SD-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2591 LOT 114 EX MR |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION2591 |
| Legal Tract | 2591 |
| Legal Lot Number | 114 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 352201 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 DARNBY CT, ORINDA, CA 94563-4207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit AIM CU |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003442807 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000260458 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 12 DARNBY CT, ORINDA, CA 94563-4207 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 DARNBY CT, ORINDA, CA 94563-4207 |
| Document Number | 0000068068 |
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| Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-068068 |
| Name | AIM CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60666 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 17, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 12 DARNBY CT, ORINDA, CA 94563-4207 |
| Document Number | 0000315103 |
| Map Reference | MB 69 PG 23 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-315103 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 12 DARNBY CT, ORINDA, CA 94563-4207 |
| Document Number | 0000315104 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-315104 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 12 DARNBY CT, ORINDA, CA 94563-4207 |
| Document Number | 0000315105 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 315105 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 12 DARNBY CT ORINDA CA 945634207, ORINDA, CA 94563-4207 |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Orinda City |
| Secondary School District | Acalanes Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Orinda Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,116,659 (+2%) Land $688,850 Building $427,809 | |
| 2025 | $14,461.00 (+3.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,094,765 (+4.04%) Land $675,344 Building $419,421 |
| 2023 | $13,999.00 (+3.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,052,256 Land $649,120 Building $403,136 |
| 2022 | $13,546.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1982–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2005 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides |
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 | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks.
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