Contra Costa County property record for 231 E Sims Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,418 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $392,000 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $5,638 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-260-024-7 |
| Primary APN | 018-260-024-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,418 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,418 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 518 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 231 E SIMS RD |
|---|---|
| City | BRENTWOOD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94513-6620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 |
| Legal Description | POR NW QR SEC 6 T1N R3E .200 AC |
| Legal Range | 03E |
| Legal Township | 01N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAZEL MAE RUETENIK |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 303106 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 E SIMS RD, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-6620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007178565 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 9, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000130595 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 231 E SIMS RD, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-6620 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 531 EAST SIMS ROAD, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 |
| Document Number | 0000061822 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-061822 |
| Name | MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | REDLANDS, CA 92374 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Elementary School District | Knightsen Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Liberty Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $535,683 (+2%) Land $375,803 Building $159,880 | |
| 2025 | $5,638.00 (+3.43%) | $525,181 (+4.04%) Land $368,435 Building $156,746 |
| 2023 | $5,451.00 (+1.87%) | $504,789 Land $354,129 Building $150,660 |
| 2022 | $5,351.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 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 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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