196 Lancaster Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 196 Lancaster Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,602 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,018 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,050,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill$13,558 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Line of Credit
Feb 2018 Line of Credit
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN184-392-028-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN184-392-028-9
Alternative APN
  • 184-392-028

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,602 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,152 sqft
1st Floor Area1,602 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1972
Architectural StyleRanch
Lot Area10,018 sqft (0.23 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area550 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address196 LANCASTER RD
CityWALNUT CREEK
StateCA
Zip94595-2325
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR10
Legal DescriptionPOR RO SAN RAMON
Legal SubdivisionSAN RAMON RHO HEIGHTS 01
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group6
Census Block6001
Census Tract334200

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address196 LANCASTER RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2325
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 21, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
AIM CU
Feb 5, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Aug 16, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Sep 24, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Sep 24, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 15, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020215476
Prior Transfer DateSep 17, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000215475
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address196 LANCASTER RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2325
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 30, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address196 LANCASTER RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2325

Mortgage

Document Number0000186342
DateDec 21, 2022
Instrument2022-186342
Lender
NameAIM CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60666
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address196 LANCASTER RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2325
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000017870
DateFeb 5, 2018
Instrument2018-017870
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueJan 28, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address196 LANCASTER RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2325
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address196 LANCASTER RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2325

Mortgage

Document Number0000227425
DateAug 16, 2021
Instrument2021-227425
Lender
NameAMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressROSEVILLE, CA 95661
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

September 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateSep 24, 2020
Property Address196 LANCASTER RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2325
Document Number0000215476
Instrument DateSep 21, 2020
Instrument2020-215476
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyPLACER 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
Address196 LANCASTER RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2325

Mortgage

Document Number0000215477
DateSep 24, 2020
Instrument2020-215477
Lender
NameAMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2050

Mortgage

Document Number0000215478
DateSep 24, 2020
Instrument2020-215478
Lender
NameALLIANT CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60666
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateSep 24, 2020
Property Address196 LANCASTER RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-2325
Document Number0000215475
Instrument DateSep 17, 2020
Instrument215475
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 9, 2020
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address15004 NE 98TH CIR VANCOUVER WA 986821311, VANCOUVER, WA 98682-1311

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,159,283 (+2%) Land $828,060 Building $331,223
2025$13,558.00 (+3.87%) Homeowner's exemption$1,136,553 (+4.04%) Land $811,824 Building $324,729
2023$13,053.00 (+2.26%) Homeowner's exemption$1,092,420 Land $780,300 Building $312,120
2022$12,765.00

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 AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 62 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies62 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1997–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 8
Most Recent ClaimDec 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Dec 2022 · 5 claims

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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% 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 380 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
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
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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