Contra Costa County property record for 240 Pickering Pl, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,197 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.266 acres (11,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,796 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Feb 2026 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140-032-016-2 |
| Primary APN | 140-032-016-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,197 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,680 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,197 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,600 sqft (0.266 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 500 ft deep x 12 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 240 PICKERING PL |
|---|---|
| City | WALNUT CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94598-3204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2650 LOT 25 POR LOT 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 2650 |
| Legal Tract | 2650 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25,34 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 338302 |
240 Pickering Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2026.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 PICKERING PL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-3204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998132187 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018293 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 240 PICKERING PL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-3204 |
| Document Number | 0000039071 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202639071 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 240 PICKERING PL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-3204 |
| Document Number | 0000039072, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202639072 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 240 PICKERING PL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-3204 |
| Document Number | 0000018293 |
| Map Reference | MB 71 PG 2 & 3 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026- 018293 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 240 PICKERING PL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-3204 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 240 PICKERING PL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-3204 |
| Document Number | 0000178086 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 240 PICKERING PL WALNUT CREEK CA 945983204, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-3204 |
| Document Number | 0000178086 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 178086 |
| Name | PROVIDENT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | REDWOOD CITY, CA 94065 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 31, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 240 Pickering Pl was $2,796.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Walnut Creek City |
| Unified School District | Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $182,787 (+2%) Land $48,077 Building $134,710 | |
| 2025 | $2,796.00 | $179,204 Land $47,135 Building $132,069 |
| 2023 | $2,666.00 (+0.87%) | $172,247 Land $45,305 Building $126,942 |
| 2022 | $2,643.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 240 Pickering Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
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 Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1983 · tidal / storm surge |
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 240 Pickering Pl is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 575 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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