Contra Costa County property record for 23 Descanso Dr, Orinda, CA 94563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,051 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,673 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 271-282-010-5 |
| Primary APN | 271-282-010-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,051 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,051 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| View / Lot | Woodland |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 452 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 23 DESCANSO DR |
|---|---|
| City | ORINDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94563-4208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2779 LOT 17 |
| Legal Tract | 2779 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 352201 |
23 Descanso Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2016.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 DESCANSO DR, ORINDA, CA 94563-4208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000249002 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 23 DESCANSO DR, ORINDA, CA 94563-4208 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002897 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-002897 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 21, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23 Descanso Dr was $10,673 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $777,258 (+2%) Land $426,635 Building $350,623 | |
| 2025 | $10,673.00 Homeowner's exemption | $762,019 Land $418,270 Building $343,749 |
| 2023 | $10,334.00 (+4.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $732,430 Land $402,029 Building $330,401 |
| 2022 | $9,927.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 23 Descanso Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1982–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2005 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides |
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 23 Descanso Dr is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks.
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