Contra Costa County property record for 3541 Melody Dr, Lafayette, CA 94595
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,398 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.457 acres (19,906 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,400,000 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $24,021 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 185-250-039-4 |
| Primary APN | 185-250-039-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,398 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,733 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,665 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Lot Area | 19,906 sqft (0.457 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 714 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 3541 MELODY DR |
|---|---|
| City | LAFAYETTE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94595-1320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | T8044 L5 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 8044 |
| Legal Tract | 8044 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 341000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3541 MELODY DR, LAFAYETTE, CA 94595-1320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 29, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003609547 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000030851 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,030,308 (+2%) Land $638,093 Building $1,392,215 | |
| 2025 | $24,021.00 (+3.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,990,499 (+4.04%) Land $625,582 Building $1,364,917 |
| 2023 | $23,198.00 (+1.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,913,207 Land $601,291 Building $1,311,916 |
| 2022 | $22,815.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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 480 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 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks.
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