Contra Costa County property record for 16 Fiddleneck Way, Orinda, CA 94563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,359 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.454 acres (19,785 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,954,500 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $20,291 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Oct 2021 Sale + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 273-390-016-7 |
| Primary APN | 273-390-016-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,359 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,359 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Lot Area | 19,785 sqft (0.454 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 277 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 16 FIDDLENECK WAY |
|---|---|
| City | ORINDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94563-3736 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T9223 L30 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION MAP 9223 |
| Legal Tract | 9223 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 353001 |
16 Fiddleneck Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2021.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 FIDDLENECK WAY, ORINDA, CA 94563-3736 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage MECHANICS BANK |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Jul 14, 2020 | Correction Deed CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Jun 30, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021300462 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000140108 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 16 FIDDLENECK WAY, ORINDA, CA 94563-3736 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000275310 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-275310 |
| Name | MECHANICS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92612 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 16 FIDDLENECK WAY, ORINDA, CA 94563-3736 |
| Document Number | 0000300462 |
| Map Reference | MB 527 PG 45-54 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-300462 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 16 FIDDLENECK WAY, ORINDA, CA 94563-3736 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16 FIDDLENECK WAY, ORINDA, CA 94563-3736 |
| Document Number | 0000140108 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 140108 |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | FIDDLENECK WAY ORINDA CA 94563, ORINDA, CA 94563 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16 FIDDLENECK WAY, ORINDA, CA 94563-3736 |
| Document Number | 0000128738 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 128738 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $20,900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 660 NEWPORT CENTER DR #300 NEWPORT BEACH CA 926606499, 300, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-6499 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16 FIDDLENECK WAY, ORINDA, CA 94563-3736 |
| Document Number | 0000048661 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 48661 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $20,900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 660 NEWPORT CENTER DR #300 NEWPORT BEACH CA 926606499, 300, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-6499 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Fiddleneck Way was $20,291 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 | $1,111,305 (+2%) Land $782,282 Building $329,023 | |
| 2025 | $20,291.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,089,516 Land $766,944 Building $322,572 |
| 2023 | $19,497.00 (+3.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,047,211 Land $737,163 Building $310,048 |
| 2022 | $18,895.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 16 Fiddleneck Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 22 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1978–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2005 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 16 Fiddleneck Way is moderate, ranking above 65% 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 65% of the US · lower than 60% 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 186 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Verizon.
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