Contra Costa County property record for 279 Calais Dr, Pinole, CA 94564
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,045 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $610,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,835 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 401-051-032-1 |
| Primary APN | 401-051-032-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,045 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,045 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| View / Lot | Creek |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 279 CALAIS DR |
|---|---|
| City | PINOLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94564-1607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | NORMANDIE ACRES LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | 2015 NORMANDIE ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 359103 |
279 Calais Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 CALAIS DR, PINOLE, CA 94564-1607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202590687 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 15, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000055481 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 279 CALAIS DR, PINOLE, CA 94564-1607 |
| Document Number | 0000059624 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202659624 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 279 CALAIS DR, PINOLE, CA 94564-1607 |
| Document Number | 0000059624, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202659624 |
| Name | US MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Calais Dr was $1,835.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Pinole City |
| Unified School District | West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $610,000 (+1,005.19%) Land $445,000 Building $165,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,835.00 | $55,194 Land $22,868 Building $32,326 |
| 2023 | $1,662.00 (+0.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,053 Land $21,981 Building $31,072 |
| 2022 | $1,654.00 |
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 279 Calais Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1982 · Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide |
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 279 Calais Dr 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 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Sonic Telecom, Unwired.
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