Contra Costa County property record for 172 Sylvan Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,925 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,107,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,545 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 182-072-014 |
| Primary APN | 182-072-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 10,925 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 172 SYLVAN RD |
|---|---|
| City | WALNUT CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94596-6036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | RANCHO HOMES LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOMES RHO |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 343003 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 SYLVAN RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6036 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016157209 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003238 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| 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 | $505,749 (+2%) Land $386,388 Building $119,361 | |
| 2025 | $6,545.00 (+4%) Homeowner's exemption | $495,833 (+4.04%) Land $378,812 Building $117,021 |
| 2023 | $6,293.00 (+2.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $476,581 Land $364,103 Building $112,478 |
| 2022 | $6,163.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 25 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1982–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 420 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks.
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