1270 Rudgear Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1270 Rudgear Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,202 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.126 acres (5,500 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$785,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$10,776 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN182-054-014-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN182-054-014-2
Alternative APN
  • 182-054-014

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,202 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,202 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,500 sqft (0.126 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 55 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area380 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1270 RUDGEAR RD
CityWALNUT CREEK
StateCA
Zip94596-6346
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR20
Legal DescriptionDIABLO GARDENS 56
Legal SubdivisionDIABLO GARDENS
Legal Lot Number56
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract343003

Owner

1270 Rudgear Rd is held in a trust since August 2018.

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address1270 RUDGEAR RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6346
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 28, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Aug 7, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 7, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 7, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2018125452
Prior Transfer DateJul 10, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000245682
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1270 RUDGEAR RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6346
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 480, LAFAYETTE, CA 94949

Mortgage

Document Number0000218989
DateSep 28, 2020
Instrument2020-218989
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressHORSHAM, PA 19044
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2050

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateAug 7, 2018
Property Address1270 RUDGEAR RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6346
Document Number0000125452
Map ReferenceVOL 3 PG 23
Instrument DateJul 31, 2018
Instrument2018-125452
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address1270 RUDGEAR RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6346

Mortgage

Document Number0000125453
DateAug 7, 2018
Instrument2018-125453
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1270 Rudgear Rd was $10,776.

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
Secondary School DistrictAcalanes Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictWalnut Creek Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$893,191 (+2%) Land $779,410 Building $113,781
2025$10,776.00$875,678 Land $764,128 Building $111,550
2023$10,374.00 (+2.2%)$841,676 Land $734,457 Building $107,219
2022$10,151.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1270 Rudgear Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 25 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies25 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1982–2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 6
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2015 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 1270 Rudgear Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 420 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Sonic Telecom
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Etheric Networks.

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