253 Smith Rd, Alamo, CA 94507 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 253 Smith Rd, Alamo, CA 94507

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,196 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size0.94 acres (40,946 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$2,195,000 (Nov 2015)
Tax Bill$29,612 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2025 Line of Credit
Dec 2023 Line of Credit
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN196-100-003-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN196-100-003-9
Alternative APN
  • 196-100-003

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,196 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area3,196 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Lot Area40,946 sqft (0.94 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area502 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address253 SMITH RD
CityALAMO
StateCA
Zip94507-2739
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR40
Legal DescriptionALAMO OAKS POR LOTS 15 & 16
Legal SubdivisionALAMO OAKS
Legal Lot Number15,16
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract346206

Owner

253 Smith Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2020.

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address253 SMITH RD, ALAMO, CA 94507-2739
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 25, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
COMERICA BANK
Dec 13, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit
GEORGIAS OWN CU
Dec 13, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATLANTIS TITLE COMPANY, ATLAS TITLE COMPANY
Nov 30, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC
Jul 29, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
BANK OF AMERICA
Apr 7, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
EXCELSIOR TRUST (CT)
Jan 27, 2017Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · ARM
BOFI FEDERAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 20, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 20, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 30, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2015243054
Last Transfer DateJul 21, 2020
Transfer Doc0000155742
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address253 SMITH RD, ALAMO, CA 94507-2739
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address253 SMITH RD, ALAMO, CA 94507-2739

Mortgage

Document Number0000132285
DateNov 25, 2025
Instrument2025- 132285
Lender
NameCOMERICA BANK
TypeBank
Address1717 MAIN ST, DALLAS, TX 75201
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 26, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

December 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateDec 13, 2023
Property Address253 SMITH RD, ALAMO, CA 94507-2739
Document Number0000131856
Instrument DateDec 8, 2023
Instrument2023-131856
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 21, 2023
Title CompanyATLANTIS TITLE COMPANY, ATLAS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address253 SMITH RD, ALAMO, CA 94507-2739

Mortgage

Document Number0000131857
DateDec 13, 2023
Instrument2023-131857
Lender
NameGEORGIAS OWN CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

December 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateDec 13, 2023
Property Address253 SMITH RD, ALAMO, CA 94507-2739
Document Number0000131858
Instrument DateDec 8, 2023
Instrument2023-131858
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 21, 2023
Title CompanyATLANTIS TITLE COMPANY, ATLAS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address253 SMITH RD, ALAMO, CA 94507-2739

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address253 SMITH RD, ALAMO, CA 94507-2739
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000225262
DateNov 30, 2017
Instrument2017-225262
Lender
NameAMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressBREA, CA 92821
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.75%
Type Change DateDec 1, 2024
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change8.75%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8.75%

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJul 29, 2020
Property Address253 SMITH RD, ALAMO, CA 94507-2739
Document Number0000155742
Instrument DateJul 21, 2020
Instrument155742
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2020
Title CompanyTITLE CONNECT LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address253 SMITH RD ALAMO CA 945072739, ALAMO, CA 94507-2739

Mortgage

Document Number155743
DateJul 29, 2020
Instrument155743
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
Address101 S TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28280-0002
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 28, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.5%

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address253 SMITH RD, ALAMO, CA 94507-2739
Document Number0000057225
Instrument DateApr 7, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2018
Title CompanyPACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address253 SMITH RD ALAMO CA 945072739, ALAMO, CA 94507-2739

Mortgage

Document Number0000057225
DateApr 13, 2018
Instrument57225
Lender
NameEXCELSIOR TRUST (CT)
Address4555 E MAYO BLVD # 42201, PHOENIX, AZ 85050-3791
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

January 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJan 27, 2017
Property Address253 SMITH RD, ALAMO, CA 94507-2739
Document Number0000017544
Instrument DateJan 12, 2017
Instrument2017-017544
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 27, 2021
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address253 SMITH RD, ALAMO, CA 94507-2739

Mortgage

Document Number0000017545
DateJan 27, 2017
Instrument2017-017545
Lender
NameBOFI FEDERAL BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.37%
Type Change DateFeb 1, 2022
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change5.37%
Max Rate At Change11.3%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate11.3%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Smith Rd was $29,612 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
Unified School DistrictSan Ramon Valley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,698,115 (+2%) Land $1,690,460 Building $1,007,655
2025$29,612.00 Homeowner's exemption$2,645,212 Land $1,657,314 Building $987,898
2023$28,583.00 (+0.75%) Homeowner's exemption$2,542,497 Land $1,592,959 Building $949,538
2022$28,371.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 253 Smith Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Wildfire risk around 253 Smith Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 164 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25

May also be available: AT&T, Etheric Networks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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