1920 Tortoise Pl, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1920 Tortoise Pl, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 · Last verified July 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,887 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size0.22 acres (9,600 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,195,000 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill$15,487 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Mortgage
Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN186-274-025-3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN186-274-025-3
Alternative APNs
  • 186-274-025
  • 1895840252

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,887 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,887 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Architectural StyleCluster
Lot Area9,600 sqft (0.22 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area495 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1920 TORTOISE PL
CityWALNUT CREEK
StateCA
Zip94595-2221
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionT06230 L0040 B
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION 6230
Legal Tract06230
Legal Lot Number40
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract334200

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 186-274-025-3

Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1920 TORTOISE PL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2221
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 20, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Nov 08, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Mar 07, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
COMMERCE HM MTG
Jul 05, 2018Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
COMMERCE MORTGAGE
Jul 05, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Apr 18, 2017Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
COMMERCE MORTGAGE
Apr 18, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 08, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 08, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 26, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019199512
Prior Transfer DateJun 28, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000106891
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1920 TORTOISE PL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2221
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1920 TORTOISE PL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2221

Mortgage

Document Number0000260806
DateSep 20, 2021
Instrument2021-260806
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2051

November 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateNov 08, 2019
Property Address1920 TORTOISE PL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2221
Document Number0000199512
Map ReferenceMB 266 PG 14
Instrument DateNov 04, 2019
Instrument2019-199512
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address1920 TORTOISE PL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2221

Mortgage

Document Number0000199513
DateNov 08, 2019
Instrument2019-199513
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2049

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1920 TORTOISE PL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2221
Document Number0000033677
Instrument DateMar 07, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 21, 2019
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1920 TORTOISE PL WALNUT CREEK CA 945952221, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2221

Mortgage

Document Number0000033677
DateMar 13, 2019
Instrument33677
Lender
NameCOMMERCE HM MTG
AddressSAN RAMON, CA 94583
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 12, 2049

July 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJul 05, 2018
Property Address1920 TORTOISE PL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2221
Document Number0000106889
Map ReferenceMB 266 PG 14
Instrument DateJun 28, 2018
Instrument2018-106889
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMP

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address1920 TORTOISE PL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2221

Mortgage

Document Number0000106890
DateJul 05, 2018
Instrument2018-106890
Lender
NameCOMMERCE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 01, 2048

July 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJul 05, 2018
Property Address1920 TORTOISE PL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2221
Document Number0000106891
Instrument DateJun 28, 2018
Instrument106891
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 07, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1920 TORTOISE PL WALNUT CREEK CA 945952221, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2221

April 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateApr 18, 2017
Property Address1920 TORTOISE PL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2221
Document Number0000066594
Map ReferenceMB266 PG14
Instrument DateApr 12, 2017
Instrument2017-066594
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address1920 TORTOISE PL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2221

Mortgage

Document Number0000066595
DateApr 18, 2017
Instrument2017-066595
Lender
NameCOMMERCE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueMay 01, 2032

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateApr 18, 2017
Property Address1920 TORTOISE PL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2221
Document Number0000066596
Instrument DateApr 12, 2017
Instrument66596
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 07, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1920 TORTOISE PL WALNUT CREEK CA 945952221, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2221

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityWalnut Creek City
Secondary School DistrictAcalanes Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictWalnut Creek Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,333,040 (+2%) Land $892,413 Building $440,627
2025$15,487.00 (+3.84%)$1,306,903 (+4.04%) Land $874,915 Building $431,988
2023$14,915.00 (+2.26%)$1,256,156 Land $840,942 Building $415,214
2022$14,585.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Contra Costa County (06013C), updated October 12, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060133342003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims57 (1982–2005)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 57
Most Recent ClaimDec 2005, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides
Claims By Storm
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides, Dec 2005 · 7 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides, Jan 1997 · 12 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide, Jan 1982 · 6 claims

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 35% of the US · above 21% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 2,500 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 396 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
AT&TFiber5,000 / 5,000
XfinityCable2,000 / 250
Radiate HoldingsCable1,500 / 50
UnwiredFixed Wireless300 / 25
T-Mobile USAFixed Wireless100 / 20

May also be available at this address: Verizon, AT&T. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

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