Contra Costa County property record for 2398 Benham Ct, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,173 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $783,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $12,258 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 182-350-021-8 |
| Primary APN | 182-350-021-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,173 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,173 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Cluster |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 557 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 2398 BENHAM CT |
|---|---|
| City | WALNUT CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94596-6456 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | T04924 L0117 B |
| Legal Tract | 04924 |
| Legal Lot Number | 117 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 346101 |
2398 Benham Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2010.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2398 BENHAM CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6456 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201091634 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 18, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000085294 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2398 Benham Ct was $12,258 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 | Walnut Creek City |
| Secondary School District | Acalanes Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Walnut Creek Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,030,914 (+2%) Land $789,978 Building $240,936 | |
| 2025 | $12,258.00 | $1,010,701 Land $774,489 Building $236,212 |
| 2023 | $11,803.00 (+2.23%) | $971,456 Land $744,415 Building $227,041 |
| 2022 | $11,546.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2398 Benham Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2398 Benham Ct is high, ranking above 71% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 71% of the US · above 46% 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 329 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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