Contra Costa County property record for 13 Melody Ln, Orinda, CA 94563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,752 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 5.87 acres (256,132 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,250,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $11,157 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 266-240-015-5 |
| Primary APN | 266-240-015-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,752 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,752 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Lot Area | 256,132 sqft |
| Street Address | 130 MELODY LN |
|---|---|
| City | ORINDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94563-1502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | POR RO CANADA DEL PINOLE & TR ADJ |
| Legal Subdivision | BOCA DE LA CANADA DEL PINOLE |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 354002 |
13 Melody Ln is held in a trust since May 2025.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 MELODY LN, ORINDA, CA 94563-1003 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202552247 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000066336 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 13 MELODY LN, ORINDA, CA 94563-1003 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13 MELODY LN, ORINDA, CA 94563-1003 |
| Document Number | 0000029483 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-029483 |
| Name | FREMONT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIVERMORE, CA 94551 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 20, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13 Melody Ln was $11,157.
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 | $2,688,092 (+235.67%) Land $1,025,399 Building $1,662,693 | |
| 2025 | $11,157.00 Homeowner's exemption | $800,806 Land $219,397 Building $581,409 |
| 2023 | $10,804.00 (+3.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $769,712 Land $210,879 Building $558,833 |
| 2022 | $10,391.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 13 Melody Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · 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 risk around 13 Melody Ln is moderate, ranking above 64% 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 64% of the US · lower than 61% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 79 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
May also be available: AT&T, Etheric Networks, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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