2161 Hillside Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 2161 Hillside Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 4,423 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.252 acres (10,976 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$494,500 (Jan 1998)
Tax Bill$10,234 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN174-120-009-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN174-120-009-9
Alternative APN
  • 174-120-009

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area4,423 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,457 sqft
1st Floor Area1,457 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Lot Area10,976 sqft (0.252 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address2161 HILLSIDE AVE
CityWALNUT CREEK
StateCA
Zip94597-3516
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning CodeD3
Legal DescriptionPRINGLE ADDN LOT 8 BLK 2
Legal SubdivisionPRINGLE ADD
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3012
Census Tract340004

Owner

2161 Hillside Ave, a residential property, is held in a trust since January 1998.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address68 SHERBURNE HILLS RD, DANVILLE, CA 94526-4419
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 15, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 15, 1998 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 26, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number19987756
Prior Transfer DateJan 7, 1998
Prior Transfer Doc0000007755
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address2161 HILLSIDE AVE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-3516
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000045030
DateMar 15, 2017
Instrument2017-045030
Lender
NameCITIBANK NA
TypeBank
AddressO FALLON, MO 63368
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2161 Hillside Ave was $10,234.

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$805,094 (+2%) Land $537,002 Building $268,092
2025$10,234.00$789,309 Land $526,473 Building $262,836
2023$9,870.00 (-1.13%)$758,661 Land $506,030 Building $252,631
2022$9,983.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2161 Hillside Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 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.

Wildfire

The area around 2161 Hillside Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 346 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Sonic Telecom, Verizon.

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