Contra Costa County property record for 16 Hidden Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,137 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.338 acres (14,725 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,515,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $22,316 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 251-092-001-6 |
| Primary APN | 251-092-001-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,137 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,614 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,586 sqft |
| Basement Area | 551 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,725 sqft (0.338 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 477 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 16 HIDDEN VALLEY RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAFAYETTE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94549-3345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | HIDDEN VALLEY ESTATES #2 LOT 78 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIDDEN VALLEY ESTATES #2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 353002 |
16 Hidden Valley Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2012.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 HIDDEN VALLEY RD, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-3345 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012175855 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 16, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000168018 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 16 HIDDEN VALLEY RD, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-3345 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000240777 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-240777 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 14, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Hidden Valley Rd was $22,316 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 | Lafayette City |
| Secondary School District | Acalanes Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Lafayette Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,902,915 (+2%) Land $1,168,128 Building $734,787 | |
| 2025 | $22,316.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,865,604 Land $1,145,224 Building $720,380 |
| 2023 | $21,559.00 (+1.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,793,161 Land $1,100,754 Building $692,407 |
| 2022 | $21,230.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 16 Hidden Valley Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1978–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 Hidden Valley Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 277 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, Etheric Networks, Unwired.
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