Contra Costa County property record for 1981 Chateau Ct, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,940 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.315 acres (13,728 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,450,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $17,208 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145-030-028-8 |
| Primary APN | 145-030-028-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,940 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,940 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 13,728 sqft (0.315 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 465 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1981 CHATEAU CT |
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| City | WALNUT CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94598-1219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4098 LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 4098 |
| Legal Tract | 4098 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 338201 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1981 CHATEAU CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Dec 10, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Nov 29, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 25, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202433980 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000223927 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1981 CHATEAU CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1219 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Title Company | RADIAN TITLE INSURANCE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1981 CHATEAU CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1219 |
| Document Number | 0000002366 |
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| Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026- 002366 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1111 POLARIS PKWY, COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.62% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2033 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.6% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 10.6% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1981 CHATEAU CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1219 |
| Document Number | 0000033980 |
| Map Reference | MB 140 PG 36&37 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-033980 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1981 CHATEAU CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1219 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000033981 |
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| Date | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-033981 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 6.5% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 11.5% |
| Index | SOFR Average 30-Day |
| Max Rate | 11.5% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1981 CHATEAU CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1219 |
| Document Number | 0000197041 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 197041 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,097.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 912 W ARMORY ST CHAMPAIGN IL 618214537, CHAMPAIGN, IL 61821-4537 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1981 CHATEAU CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1219 |
| Document Number | 0000223927 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 223927 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1981 CHATEAU CT WALNUT CREEK CA 945981219, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1219 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1981 CHATEAU CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1219 |
| Document Number | 0000196350 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 196350 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1981 CHATEAU CT WALNUT CREEK CA 945981219, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-1219 |
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 | $1,508,580 (+2%) Land $988,380 Building $520,200 | |
| 2025 | $17,208.00 (+35.88%) | $1,479,000 (+38.22%) Land $969,000 Building $510,000 |
| 2023 | $12,664.00 (+0.87%) | $1,070,054 Land $621,875 Building $448,179 |
| 2022 | $12,555.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1982 · Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 | CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 406 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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