Contra Costa County property record for 126 Via Monte, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,630 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.427 acres (18,612 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,380,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $17,874 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage Mar 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142-210-003 |
| Primary APN | 142-210-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,630 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,630 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 18,612 sqft (0.427 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 495 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 126 VIA MONTE |
|---|---|
| City | WALNUT CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94598-3528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R110 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3026 LOT 70 |
| Legal Subdivision | ENCINA GRANDE SUB 3026 |
| Legal Tract | 3026 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 338301 |
126 Via Monte is held in a trust since September 2019.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 VIA MONTE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-3528 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
| Mar 15, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
| Jun 21, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201936119 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000159791 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 126 VIA MONTE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-3528 |
| Document Number | 0000159791 |
| Map Reference | MB 92 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-159791 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 126 VIA MONTE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-3528 |
| Document Number | 0000159792 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-159792 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 126 VIA MONTE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-3528 |
| Document Number | 0000036119 |
| Map Reference | MB 92 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-036119 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE CO INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 126 VIA MONTE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-3528 |
| Document Number | 0000036120 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-036120 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 126 VIA MONTE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-3528 |
| Document Number | 0000111088 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 111088 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2017 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,422.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 126 VIA MONTE WALNUT CREEK CA 945983528, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-3528 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Via Monte was $17,874.
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 | $1,570,198 (+2%) Land $1,001,287 Building $568,911 | |
| 2025 | $17,874.00 | $1,539,410 Land $981,654 Building $557,756 |
| 2023 | $17,195.00 (+0.87%) | $1,479,635 Land $943,536 Building $536,099 |
| 2022 | $17,047.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 126 Via Monte in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 126 Via Monte is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.01% 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 295 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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