31 Newell Ct, Lafayette (Walnut Creek), CA 94595 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 31 Newell Ct, Lafayette, CA 94595

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,226 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size	0.248 acres (10,800 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$760,000 (Jul 2014)
Tax Bill	$12,019 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2017 Line of Credit Jul 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`238-021-010`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`238-021-010`
Alternative APN	`238-021-010-0`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,226 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,226 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1949
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Lot Area	10,800 sqft (0.248 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	374 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address	31 NEWELL CT
City	LAFAYETTE
State	CA
Zip	94595-1506
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R10
Legal Description	HILLSIDE TERRACE #2 LOT 12
Legal Subdivision	HILLSIDE TERRACE #2
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2013
Census Tract	341000

Owner

31 Newell Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2020.

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	31 NEWELL CT, LAFAYETTE, CA 94595-1506
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 10, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PATELCO CU
Jul 23, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 2, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 2, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 25, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2014108528
Last Transfer Date	Jul 17, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000150445
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	31 NEWELL CT, LAFAYETTE, CA 94595-1506
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	ACCOMMODATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000043244
Date	Mar 10, 2017
Instrument	2017-043244

Lender

Name	PATELCO CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	PLEASANTON, CA 94588

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Mar 30, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

July 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Jul 23, 2020
Property Address	31 NEWELL CT, LAFAYETTE, CA 94595-1506
Document Number	0000150445
Map Reference	VOL 36 PG 14
Instrument Date	Jul 17, 2020
Instrument	2020-150445
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 5, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	31 NEWELL CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-1506

Mortgage

Document Number	0000150446
Date	Jul 23, 2020
Instrument	2020-150446

Lender

Name	COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 31 Newell Ct was $12,019.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Secondary School District	Acalanes Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	Lafayette Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$931,664 (+2%) Land $735,528 Building $196,136
2025	$12,019.00	$913,397 Land $721,106 Building $192,291
2023	$11,597.00 (+1.64%)	$877,930 Land $693,105 Building $184,825
2022	$11,410.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 31 Newell Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1982.

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 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	6 (1982–2005)
Claims Outside the SFHA	5 of 6
Most Recent Claim	Dec 2005 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides
Claims by Event	Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 2 claims Severe Storms & Flooding, Feb 1986 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 31 Newell Ct is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 218 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Unwired Fixed Wireless	300 / 25
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Etheric Networks.

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