259 Paseo Bernal, Moraga, CA 94556 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 259 Paseo Bernal, Moraga, CA 94556

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,018 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size0.024 acres (1,045 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$475,000 (May 2001)
Tax Bill$9,565 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2019 Mortgage
May 2020 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN258-561-059-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN258-561-059-1
Alternative APN
  • 258-561-059

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,018 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,471 sqft
1st Floor Area1,089 sqft
2nd Floor Area929 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1981
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area1,045 sqft (0.024 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area453 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address259 PASEO BERNAL
CityMORAGA
StateCA
Zip94556-2034
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal DescriptionT05044 L0002 B U0059
Legal SubdivisionPASEO DE MORAGA SUB 5044
Legal Tract05044
Legal BlockU0059
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract352102

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address259 PASEO BERNAL, MORAGA, CA 94556-2034
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 30, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM
COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC
May 14, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 18, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · ARM
COMMERCE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 18, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 18, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2001133642
Last Transfer DateApr 17, 2020
Transfer Doc0000092193
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address259 PASEO BERNAL, MORAGA, CA 94556-2034
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyTIMIOS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000163890
DateSep 30, 2019
Instrument2019-163890
Lender
NameCOMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSAN RAMON, CA 94583
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.99%
Type Change DateOct 1, 2024
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change5.99%
Max Rate At Change7.99%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Margin4
Max Rate10.9%

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateMay 14, 2020
Property Address259 PASEO BERNAL, MORAGA, CA 94556-2034
Document Number0000092193
Instrument DateApr 17, 2020
Instrument92193
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address259 PASEO BERNAL MORAGA CA 945562034, MORAGA, CA 94556-2034

January 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJan 18, 2019
Property Address259 PASEO BERNAL, MORAGA, CA 94556-2034
Document Number0000008040
Map ReferenceMB 214 PG 21-23
Instrument DateJan 16, 2019
Instrument2019-008040
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 27, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address259 PASEO BERNAL, MORAGA, CA 94556-2034

Mortgage

Document Number0000008041
DateJan 18, 2019
Instrument2019-008041
Lender
NameCOMMERCE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.99%
Type Change DateFeb 1, 2020
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change5.99%
Max Rate At Change15.9%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate15.9%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityMoraga Town
Secondary School DistrictAcalanes Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictMoraga Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$730,042 (+2%) Land $260,889 Building $469,153
2025$9,565.00 (+5.1%)$715,728 (+4.04%) Land $255,774 Building $459,954
2023$9,101.00 (+1.11%)$687,938 Land $245,843 Building $442,095
2022$9,001.00

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

Flood

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
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

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

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 70% of the US · above 45% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.3% 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 146 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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