129 Galen Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 129 Galen Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,817 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size	0.29 acres (12,650 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,535,000 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill	$10,272 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`175-260-035-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`175-260-035-1`
Alternative APN	`175-260-035`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,817 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,817 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1973
Effective Year Built	Effective 1974
Architectural Style	Cluster
Lot Area	12,650 sqft (0.29 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	129 GALEN DR
City	WALNUT CREEK
State	CA
Zip	94597-3406
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R10
Legal Description	TRACT 4220 LOT 38
Legal Subdivision	SECLUDED VALLEY
Legal Tract	4220
Legal Lot Number	38
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	340004

Owner

129 Galen Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2026.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	129 GALEN DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-3406
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 24, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Apr 22, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ALLIANT CREDIT UNION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 22, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 22, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 21, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202640920
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 20, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc	0000026633
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	129 GALEN DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-3406
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 1, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12 GALEN DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597

Mortgage

Document Number	0000265450
Date	Sep 24, 2021
Instrument	2021-265450

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

April 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Apr 22, 2026
Property Address	129 GALEN DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-3406
Document Number	0000040920
Instrument Date	Apr 13, 2026
Instrument	202640920
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2026
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$170,538.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	129 GALEN DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-3406

Mortgage

Document Number	0000040921,
Date	Apr 22, 2026
Instrument	202640921

Lender

Name	ALLIANT CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.75%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 129 Galen Dr was $10,272.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Secondary School District	Acalanes Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	Walnut Creek Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$851,969 (+2%) Land $701,950 Building $150,019
2025	$10,272.00 Homeowner's exemption	$835,265 Land $688,187 Building $147,078
2023	$9,886.00 (+2.2%) Homeowner's exemption	$802,833 Land $661,465 Building $141,368
2022	$9,673.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 129 Galen Dr 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 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	2 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

Wildfire risk around 129 Galen Dr is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.05% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 277 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Sonic Telecom Fiber	10,000 / 10,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
Unwired Fixed Wireless	300 / 25
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Etheric Networks, T-Mobile.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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