Contra Costa County property record for 2140 Ward Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,919 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.597 acres (26,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,371 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 183-193-012-6 |
| Primary APN | 183-193-012-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,919 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,418 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 501 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Lot Area | 26,000 sqft (0.597 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 2140 WARD DR |
|---|---|
| City | WALNUT CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94596-5731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | WALNUT KNOLLS 97 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALNUT KNOLLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 97 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 343001 |
2140 Ward Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2024.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2140 WARD DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-5731 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000059342 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2140 WARD DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-5731 |
| Document Number | 0000112850 |
| Map Reference | MB 28 PG 5&6 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-112850 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| 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 | 2140 WARD DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-5731 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2140 Ward Dr was $3,371 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Secondary School District | Acalanes Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Walnut Creek Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $235,828 (-7.95%) Land $37,465 Building $198,363 | |
| 2025 | $3,371.00 Homeowner's exemption | $256,205 Land $36,731 Building $219,474 |
| 2023 | $2,833.00 (+5.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $186,694 Land $35,305 Building $151,389 |
| 2022 | $2,685.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2140 Ward Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2001–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2004 · 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 2140 Ward Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 276 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks.
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