Contra Costa County property record for 285 Dover Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,292 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,700,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $20,330 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142-255-015 |
| Primary APN | 142-255-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,292 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,292 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,480 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 285 DOVER DR |
|---|---|
| City | WALNUT CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94598-3321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3506 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 3506 |
| Legal Tract | 3506 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 338301 |
285 Dover Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 DOVER DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-3321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022120430 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044493 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 285 DOVER DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-3321 |
| Document Number | 0000120430 |
| Map Reference | MB 107 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-120430 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 285 DOVER DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-3321 |
| Document Number | 0000120431 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-120431 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.87% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 8.87% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Dover Dr was $20,330 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,804,052 (+2%) Land $1,299,979 Building $504,073 | |
| 2025 | $20,330.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,768,680 Land $1,274,490 Building $494,190 |
| 2023 | $19,558.00 (+140.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,700,000 Land $1,225,000 Building $475,000 |
| 2022 | $8,130.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 285 Dover Dr 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 risk around 285 Dover 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 | CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 369 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.
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