Contra Costa County property record for 1679 Carmel Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,773 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $975,000 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $18,443 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Mortgage Jun 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 178-290-009-4 |
| Primary APN | 178-290-009-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,773 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,773 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Creek |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 350 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1679 CARMEL DR |
|---|---|
| City | WALNUT CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94596-4217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | M1 |
| Legal Description | POR RO SAN MIGUEL |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN MIGUEL RHO |
| Legal Lot Number | X |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 339003 |
1679 Carmel Dr, a duplex, is held in a trust since May 2020.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 4591, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-0591 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage JOHN S PRESTON |
| Jun 3, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006114595 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 14, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000105958 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1679 CARMEL DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-4217 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 4591, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-0591 |
| Document Number | 0000074361 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-074361 |
| Name | JOHN S PRESTON |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 1138 SKYCREST DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1679 CARMEL DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-4217 |
| Document Number | 0000105958 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 105958 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 4591 WALNUT CREEK CA 945960591, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-0591 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1679 Carmel Dr was $18,443.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Walnut Creek City |
| Secondary School District | Acalanes Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Walnut Creek Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,359,051 (+2%) Land $975,733 Building $383,318 | |
| 2025 | $18,443.00 | $1,332,403 Land $956,601 Building $375,802 |
| 2023 | $17,913.00 (+15.55%) | $1,280,666 Land $919,456 Building $361,210 |
| 2022 | $15,502.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1679 Carmel Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 71 units insured incl. 59 condo units |
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 1679 Carmel Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 433 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Verizon.
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