Contra Costa County property record for 3560 Melody Dr, Lafayette, CA 94595
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,056 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $7,974 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 185-250-008-9 |
| Primary APN | 185-250-008-9 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,056 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 3560 MELODY DR |
|---|---|
| City | LAFAYETTE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94595-1320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | POR RO SAN RAMON |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN RAMON RHO |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 341000 |
3560 Melody Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 1996.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3560 MELODY DR, LAFAYETTE, CA 94595-1320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996153448 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 18, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000063972 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3560 Melody Dr was $7,974 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $555,358 (+2%) Land $321,939 Building $233,419 | |
| 2025 | $7,974.00 Homeowner's exemption | $544,470 Land $315,627 Building $228,843 |
| 2023 | $7,682.00 (+1.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $523,329 Land $303,372 Building $219,957 |
| 2022 | $7,556.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3560 Melody Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 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.
Wildfire risk around 3560 Melody 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 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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