Contra Costa County property record for 237 Merlot Ln, Oakley, CA 94561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,618 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Transfer Feb 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-341-002-6 |
| Primary APN | 037-341-002-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,160 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,760 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 237 MERLOT LN |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94561-3190 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T7229 L2 |
| Legal Subdivision | VINTAGE SUB 7229 |
| Legal Tract | 7229 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 302006 |
237 Merlot Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2018.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 MERLOT LN, OAKLEY, CA 94561-3190 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 21, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 29, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201813510 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000026672 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 237 MERLOT LN, OAKLEY, CA 94561-3190 |
| Document Number | 0000026672 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 26672 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 237 MERLOT LN OAKLEY CA 945613190, OAKLEY, CA 94561-3190 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 237 MERLOT LN, OAKLEY, CA 94561-3190 |
| Document Number | 0000026671 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 26671 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 237 MERLOT LN OAKLEY CA 945613190, OAKLEY, CA 94561-3190 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 237 MERLOT LN, OAKLEY, CA 94561-3190 |
| Document Number | 0000013510 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 13510 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $495.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 237 MERLOT LN OAKLEY CA 945613190, OAKLEY, CA 94561-3190 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 Merlot Ln was $6,618 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 | Oakley City |
| Secondary School District | Liberty Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Oakley Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $522,256 (+2%) Land $220,507 Building $301,749 | |
| 2025 | $6,618.00 Homeowner's exemption | $512,017 Land $216,184 Building $295,833 |
| 2023 | $6,426.00 (+0.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $492,138 Land $207,791 Building $284,347 |
| 2022 | $6,372.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 237 Merlot Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 risk around 237 Merlot Ln is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | DIABLO WATER DISTRICT serves 47,158 people · EPA ID CA0710007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from RANDALL-BOLD WATER TREATMENT PLANT |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2020–2022) 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 301 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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