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261 E Sims Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 261 E Sims Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.22 acres (9,583 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$400,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill$4,499 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale
Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN018-260-042-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN018-260-042-9
Alternative APN
  • 018-260-042

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,170 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,170 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Lot Area9,583 sqft (0.22 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address261 E SIMS RD
CityBRENTWOOD
StateCA
Zip94513-6620
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA2
Legal DescriptionPOR NW 1/4 SEC 6 T1N R3E .22 AC
Legal Range03E
Legal Township01N
Legal Section06
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionEAST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1034
Census Tract303106

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 21, 2026

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

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address261 E SIMS RD, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-6620
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 14, 2026Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jan 19, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 19, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 19, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 20, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202211391
Prior Transfer DateJan 31, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0000033448
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJul 14, 2026
Property Address261 E SIMS RD, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-6620
Document Number0000074040
Instrument DateJul 9, 2026
Instrument202674040
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 21, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address261 E SIMS RD, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-6620

January 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJan 19, 2022
Property Address261 E SIMS RD, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-6620
Document Number0000011391
Instrument DateJan 13, 2022
Instrument2022-011391
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address261 E SIMS RD, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-6620

Mortgage

Document Number0000011392
DateJan 19, 2022
Instrument2022-011392
Lender
NameAMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
Elementary School DistrictKnightsen Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictLiberty Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$432,972 (+2%) Land $270,608 Building $162,364
2025$4,499.00 (+3.5%) Homeowner's exemption$424,483 (+4.04%) Land $265,302 Building $159,181
2023$4,347.00 (+176.53%) Homeowner's exemption$408,000 Land $255,000 Building $153,000
2022$1,572.00

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
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 14 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies14 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 RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% 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 SystemCONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT
serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless		300 / 25
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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