Contra Costa County property record for 16 Ruth Ct, Lafayette, CA 94549
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,392 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.875 acres (38,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $918,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $20,827 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale Oct 2020 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 185-400-017-9 |
| Primary APN | 185-400-017-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,392 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,633 sqft |
| Basement Area | 759 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Lot Area | 38,125 sqft (0.875 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 16 RUTH CT |
|---|---|
| City | LAFAYETTE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94549-6060 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUN VALLEY ESTATES LOT 331 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUN VALLEY ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 331 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 341000 |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, APN 185-400-017-9, as of July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 DALE CT, LAFAYETTE, CA 94595-1008 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 23, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Oct 23, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Jul 15, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020248505 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000078243 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 16 RUTH CT, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-6060 |
| Document Number | 0000051381 |
| Map Reference | MB 28 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-051381 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 DALE CT, 3, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-1008 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16 RUTH CT, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-6060 |
| Document Number | 0000248506 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 248506 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 04, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 3 DALE CT WALNUT CREEK CA 945951008, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-1008 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16 RUTH CT, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-6060 |
| Document Number | 0000248505 |
| Map Reference | MB 28 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-248505 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 DALE CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-1008 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16 RUTH CT, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-6060 |
| Document Number | 0000141324 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 06, 2020 |
| Instrument | 141324 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 9060 STARR RD WINDSOR CA 954928808, WINDSOR, CA 95492-8808 |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll as of July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 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) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,753,538 (+2%) Land $1,277,269 Building $476,269 | |
| 2025 | $20,827.00 (+3.5%) | $1,719,156 (+4.04%) Land $1,252,225 Building $466,931 |
| 2023 | $20,123.00 (+26.42%) | $1,652,400 Land $1,203,600 Building $448,800 |
| 2022 | $15,918.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Contra Costa County (06013C), as of October 12, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 345 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Communications, LLC., Radiate Holdings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CA0110005, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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