Contra Costa County property record for 20 Amber Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,547 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.349 acres (15,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Jul 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $8,438 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 169-221-011-3 |
| Primary APN | 169-221-011-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,547 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,860 sqft |
| Basement Area | 687 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Lot Area | 15,200 sqft (0.349 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 340 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 20 AMBER LN |
|---|---|
| City | LAFAYETTE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94549-2201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 12 PG 45 PCL B |
| Legal Tract | 12PM45 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 340003 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 AMBER LN, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-2201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998166859 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000058915 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 20 AMBER LN, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-2201 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000074054 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-074054 |
| Name | PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Jan 21, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8% |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $693,852 (+2%) Land $239,846 Building $454,006 | |
| 2025 | $8,438.00 (+4.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $680,248 (+4.04%) Land $235,144 Building $445,104 |
| 2023 | $8,109.00 (+0.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $653,835 Land $226,014 Building $427,821 |
| 2022 | $8,040.00 |
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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 482 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Sonic Telecom.
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