Contra Costa County property record for 21 Muth Dr, Orinda, CA 94563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,065 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.455 acres (19,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,035,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $11,754 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 268-033-001-2 |
| Primary APN | 268-033-001-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,065 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,841 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,411 sqft |
| Basement Area | 669 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,800 sqft (0.455 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 430 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 21 MUTH DR |
|---|---|
| City | ORINDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94563-2805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2245 LOT 54 EX 1/2 MR |
| Legal Subdivision | WARFORD MESA #1 |
| Legal Tract | 2245 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 353002 |
21 Muth Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 CRESTVIEW CT, ORINDA, CA 94563 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202579240 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000100422 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 21 MUTH DR, ORINDA, CA 94563-2805 |
| Document Number | 0000070023 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202670023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000070024, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202670024 |
| Name | HOME LENDING |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.51% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Muth Dr was $11,754.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Orinda City |
| Secondary School District | Acalanes Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Orinda Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,035,000 (+21.77%) Land $700,000 Building $335,000 | |
| 2025 | $11,754.00 | $849,984 Land $579,487 Building $270,497 |
| 2023 | $11,384.00 (+3.82%) | $816,981 Land $556,986 Building $259,995 |
| 2022 | $10,965.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 21 Muth Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 21 Muth Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Etheric Networks, Unwired.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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