1942 la Cadena, Diablo, CA 94528 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1942 la Cadena, Diablo, CA 94528

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 3,608 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.78 acres (33,976 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$3,200,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$39,288 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Mortgage
Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone A (high risk)
APN195-200-009-7

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN195-200-009-7
Alternative APN
  • 195-200-009

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,608 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,632 sqft
2nd Floor Area976 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Lot Area33,976 sqft (0.78 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area876 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1942 LA CADENA
CityDIABLO
StateCA
Zip94528
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR20
Legal DescriptionMT DIABLO EST PARK #1 LOT 149 & TR ADJ
Legal SubdivisionMOUNT DIABLO 01
Legal Lot Number149
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract346205

Owner

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1942 LA CADENA, DIABLO, CA 94528
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 3, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SILICON VALLEY BANK
Oct 30, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Feb 21, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 18, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 18, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020256715
Prior Transfer DateJan 17, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000033113
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1942 LA CADENA, DIABLO, CA 94528
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000215668
DateDec 3, 2019
Instrument2019-215668
Lender
NameSILICON VALLEY BANK
TypeBank
AddressSANTA CLARA, CA 95054
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 1, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.75%
Type Change DateDec 1, 2029
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change4.75%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8.75%

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateOct 30, 2020
Property Address1942 LA CADENA, DIABLO, CA 94528
Document Number0000256715
Map ReferenceMB 15 PG 301
Instrument DateOct 18, 2020
Instrument2020-256715
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
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
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address1942 LA CADENA, DIABLO, CA 94528

Mortgage

Document Number0000256716
DateOct 30, 2020
Instrument2020-256716
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateFeb 21, 2020
Property Address1942 LA CADENA, DIABLO, CA 94528
Document Number0000033113
Instrument DateJan 12, 2020
Instrument33113
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 9, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
AddressPO BOX 67 DIABLO CA 945280067, DIABLO, CA 94528-0067

July 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJul 18, 2017
Property Address1942 LA CADENA, DIABLO, CA 94528
Document Number0000128149
Map ReferenceMAP15 PG301
Instrument DateJul 10, 2017
Instrument2017-128149
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
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
Address541 SYCAMORE VALLEY RD W, DANVILLE, CA 94526-3900

Mortgage

Document Number0000128150
DateJul 18, 2017
Instrument2017-128150
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
Unified School DistrictSan Ramon Valley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$3,533,056 (+2%) Land $2,097,752 Building $1,435,304
2025$39,288.00 (+3.63%)$3,463,781 (+4.04%) Land $2,056,620 Building $1,407,161
2023$37,911.00 (+0.78%)$3,329,280 Land $1,976,760 Building $1,352,520
2022$37,616.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone A
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationNot determined for this zone
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 18 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies18 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 71% of the US · above 46% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.3% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 153 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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