Contra Costa County property record for 1948 3rd Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,722 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (45,738 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $18,126 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Feb 2024 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 171-160-012 |
| Primary APN | 171-160-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,722 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,762 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,762 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 45,738 sqft |
| Garage Area | 588 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1948 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WALNUT CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94597-2515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | LARKEY RANCH SUBN #2 POR LOT 53 |
| Legal Subdivision | LARKEY RANCH SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 340001 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 696 SAN RAMON VALLEY BLVD, DANVILLE, CA 94526-4022 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 3, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 11, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202447779 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000039006 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1948 3RD AVE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000039006 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 49 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-039006 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 908 HEATHER RD, DALY CITY, CA 94015-2018 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1948 3RD AVE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000010121 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 49 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-010121 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 4229 FRUITVALE AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94602-2519 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1948 3RD AVE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000121542 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 49 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-121542 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 908 HEATHER RD, DALY CITY, CA 94015-2018 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1948 3RD AVE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000008334 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 8334 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2021 |
| 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 | 4118 S ROYAL LINKS CIR ANTIOCH CA 945096055, ANTIOCH, CA 94509-6055 |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Walnut Creek City |
| Unified School District | Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,212,066 (-20.78%) Land $1,212,066 | |
| 2025 | $18,126.00 (+645.62%) | $1,530,000 (+1,282.34%) Land $1,188,300 Building $341,700 |
| 2023 | $2,431.00 (-10.89%) | $110,682 Land $37,666 Building $73,016 |
| 2022 | $2,728.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1980–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 490 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 · DSL · Fixed Wireless 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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