Contra Costa County property record for 161 Smith Rd, Alamo, CA 94507
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 6 ba · 6,341 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.811 acres (35,316 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,805,100 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $45,773 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale Dec 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 196-050-015-3 |
| Primary APN | 196-050-015-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,341 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,438 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,903 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 35,316 sqft (0.811 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 848 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 161 SMITH RD |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94507-2738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Description | PCL MAP 125 PG 30 PCL B |
| Legal Subdivision | PM 125 30 |
| Legal Tract | 125PM30 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 346206 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of September 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1747, MODESTO, CA 95353-1747 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 5, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DOUGLAS G SYKES |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202453077 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000053077 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 161 SMITH RD, ALAMO, CA 94507-2738 |
| Document Number | 0000005639 |
| Map Reference | MB 125 PG 30&31 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-005639 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 91 GREGORY LN STE 17, 17, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523-4927 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 161 SMITH RD, ALAMO, CA 94507-2738 |
| Document Number | 0000197039 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 161 SMITH RD ALAMO CA 945072738, ALAMO, CA 94507-2738 |
| Document Number | 0000197039 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 197039 |
| Name | DOUGLAS G SYKES |
|---|---|
| Address | 275 ALVARADO RD, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1512 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | San Ramon Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,468,620 (+8.17%) Land $1,560,600 Building $2,908,020 | |
| 2025 | $45,773.00 (+91.69%) | $4,131,000 (+95.76%) Land $1,530,000 Building $2,601,000 |
| 2023 | $23,879.00 (+0.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,110,235 Land $561,367 Building $1,548,868 |
| 2022 | $23,702.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% 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 164 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, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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