1298 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 94517 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1298 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 94517 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1991
Square Footage1,355 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)
GarageAttached, 438 sqft
Last Sale$635,000 (2026)
Tax Bill$7,947.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN118-410-079-8
Alternative APN
  • 118-410-079

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area1,355 sqft Living Area
1st Floor649 sqft 1st Floor
2nd Floor706 sqft 2nd Floor
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1991
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1991
Architectural StyleTownhouse Style
Lot Area3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area438 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling

Location & Zoning

Street Address1298 SHELL CIR
CityCLAYTON
StateCA
Zip94517-1221
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal DescriptionT7066 L79
Legal SubdivisionCHAPARRAL SPGS SUB 7066
Legal Tract7066
Legal Lot Number79
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Minor Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2004
Census Tract355308

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 118-410-079-8

Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address1888 RENEE WAY, CONCORD, CA 94521-1525
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 16, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Feb 18, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Aug 24, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Mar 10, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 16, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 16, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20265172
Prior Transfer DateAug 12, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000179569
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

January 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJan 16, 2026
Property Address1298 SHELL CIR, CLAYTON, CA 94517-1221
Document Number0000005172
Map ReferenceMB 340 PG 11
Instrument DateJan 14, 2026
Instrument2026- 005172
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 28, 2026
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRight Of Survivorship
Address1888 RENEE WAY, CONCORD, CA 94521-1525

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1298 SHELL CIR, CLAYTON, CA 94517-1221
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE SF

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1298 SHELL CIR, CLAYTON, CA 94517-1221

Mortgage

Document Number0000050660
DateFeb 18, 2021
Instrument2021-050660
Lender
NameCOMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressIRVINE, CA 92606
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 01, 2051

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateAug 24, 2020
Property Address1298 SHELL CIR, CLAYTON, CA 94517-1221
Document Number0000179569
Instrument DateAug 12, 2020
Instrument179569
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1298 SHELL CIR CLAYTON CA 945171221, CLAYTON, CA 94517-1221

March 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateMar 10, 2020
Property Address1298 SHELL CIR, CLAYTON, CA 94517-1221
Document Number0000045154
Map ReferenceMB 346 PG 40
Instrument DateMar 09, 2020
Instrument2020-045154
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address1298 SHELL CIR, CLAYTON, CA 94517-1221

Mortgage

Document Number0000045155
DateMar 10, 2020
Instrument2020-045155
Lender
NameCOMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityClayton City
Unified School DistrictMount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$602,375 (+2%) Land $407,162 Building $195,213
2025$7,947.00 (+5.93%)$590,565 (+4.04%) Land $399,179 Building $191,386
2023$7,502.00 (+0.77%)$567,634 Land $383,679 Building $183,955
2022$7,445.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Contra Costa County (06013C), updated October 12, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 74% of the US · above 50% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 265 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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