Contra Costa County property record for 149 Ardith Dr, Orinda, CA 94563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,373 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $968,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $16,813 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 271-322-002-4 |
| Primary APN | 271-322-002-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,373 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,373 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 149 ARDITH DR |
|---|---|
| City | ORINDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94563-4231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2591 LOT 124 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION2591 |
| Legal Tract | 2591 |
| Legal Lot Number | 124 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 352201 |
149 Ardith Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2013.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 149 ARDITH DR, ORINDA, CA 94563-4231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Aug 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013226176 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000152997 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 149 ARDITH DR, ORINDA, CA 94563-4231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | ORTC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000004347 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-004347 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 149 ARDITH DR, ORINDA, CA 94563-4231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000178283 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-178283 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 149 Ardith Dr was $16,813 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,326,740 (+2%) Land $937,780 Building $388,960 | |
| 2025 | $16,813.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,300,727 Land $919,393 Building $381,334 |
| 2023 | $16,275.00 (+3.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,250,220 Land $883,693 Building $366,527 |
| 2022 | $15,793.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 149 Ardith Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1982–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2005 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides |
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 149 Ardith Dr is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks.
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