Contra Costa County property record for 231 Sundown Ter, Orinda, CA 94563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,969 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.761 acres (33,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $4,625,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $28,974 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 266-353-001-8 |
| Primary APN | 266-353-001-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,969 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,061 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,908 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 33,150 sqft (0.761 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 231 SUNDOWN TER |
|---|---|
| City | ORINDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94563-1212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T04755 L0022 B EX 1/2 MR |
| Legal Subdivision | 4755 |
| Legal Tract | 04755 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 354002 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 SUNDOWN TER, ORINDA, CA 94563-1212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025101769 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 231 SUNDOWN TER, ORINDA, CA 94563-1212 |
| Document Number | 0000101769 |
| Map Reference | MB 192 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 101769 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 231 SUNDOWN TER, ORINDA, CA 94563-1212 |
| Document Number | 0000101770 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 101770 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
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 | $4,625,000 (+96.21%) Land $2,500,000 Building $2,125,000 | |
| 2025 | $28,974.00 (+3.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,357,111 (+4.04%) Land $1,383,281 Building $973,830 |
| 2023 | $28,042.00 (+2.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,265,583 Land $1,329,567 Building $936,016 |
| 2022 | $27,411.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 68% of the US · above 42% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Etheric Networks.
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