Contra Costa County property record for 291 Sundown Ter, Orinda, CA 94563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,396 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.961 acres (41,875 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $30,879 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 266-340-017 |
| Primary APN | 266-340-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,396 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,164 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,916 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 41,875 sqft (0.961 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 291 SUNDOWN TER |
|---|---|
| City | ORINDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94563-1212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T04755 L0037 B EX 1/2 MR |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 4755 |
| Legal Tract | 04755 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 354002 |
291 Sundown Ter is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 291 SUNDOWN TER, ORINDA, CA 94563-1212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Affidavit, Transfer |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2010 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010291295 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000094191 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 291 SUNDOWN TER, ORINDA, CA 94563-1212 |
| Document Number | 0000094191 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202694191 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 291 SUNDOWN TER, ORINDA, CA 94563-1212 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 291 SUNDOWN TER, ORINDA, CA 94563-1212 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | TICOR TTL ORANGE CNTY BRANCH |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000225210 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-225210 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 291 Sundown Ter was $30,879 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 | Orinda City |
| Secondary School District | Acalanes Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Orinda Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,574,388 (+2%) Land $1,698,837 Building $875,551 | |
| 2025 | $30,879.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,523,911 Land $1,665,527 Building $858,384 |
| 2023 | $29,886.00 (+2.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,425,905 Land $1,600,853 Building $825,052 |
| 2022 | $29,232.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 291 Sundown Ter in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 291 Sundown Ter is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · lower than 61% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 140 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Unwired.
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