Contra Costa County property record for 12 Knickerbocker Ln, Orinda, CA 94563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,930 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $18,249 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 273-076-032-5 |
| Primary APN | 273-076-032-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,930 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,930 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Lot Area | 10,350 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 430 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 12 KNICKERBOCKER LN |
|---|---|
| City | ORINDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94563-3704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OAK SPRINGS #2 LOTS 39 & 97 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK SPGS 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39,97 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 353001 |
12 Knickerbocker Ln is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2016.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 41 VALLEY DR, ORINDA, CA 94563-3533 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201683333 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 9, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000087110 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Knickerbocker Ln was $18,249.
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 | $1,448,960 (+2%) Land $1,086,722 Building $362,238 | |
| 2025 | $18,249.00 | $1,420,550 Land $1,065,414 Building $355,136 |
| 2023 | $17,668.00 (+2.9%) | $1,365,391 Land $1,024,044 Building $341,347 |
| 2022 | $17,170.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12 Knickerbocker Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 22 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1978–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2005 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 12 Knickerbocker Ln is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · lower than 64% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 312 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Unwired.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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