El Dorado County property record for 2949 Observatory Dr, Camino, CA 95709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 1.8 acres (78,408 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,425 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 085-470-043-000 |
| Primary APN | 085-470-043-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 78,408 sqft |
| Terrain | Gentle Slope |
| Garage Area | 592 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Street Address | 2949 OBSERVATORY DR |
|---|---|
| City | CAMINO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95709-9717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SA10 |
| Legal Description | RS 23-54 |
| Jurisdiction | EL DORADO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLACERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 31100 |
2949 Observatory Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2002.
Source: El Dorado County records, as of September 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 11, CAMINO, CA 95709-0011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 199844122 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 6, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000038304 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2949 Observatory Dr was $2,425 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: El Dorado County assessment roll, as of September 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado County |
| Elementary School District | Camino Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | El Dorado Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $233,252 (+2%) Land $39,802 Building $193,450 | |
| 2025 | $2,425.00 Homeowner's exemption | $228,679 Land $39,022 Building $189,657 |
| 2023 | $2,327.00 (+1.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $219,801 Land $37,507 Building $182,294 |
| 2022 | $2,294.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2949 Observatory Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2005.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 25, 2022 · 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 Claims | 1 (2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2005 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides |
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 2949 Observatory Dr is extreme, ranking above 96% of the US, with a 2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 96% of the US · above 85% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
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 | EL DORADO ID - MAIN serves 128,408 people · EPA ID CA0910001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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