Contra Costa County property record for 40 Birch Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,181 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.278 acres (12,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,575 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 172-053-003-7 |
| Primary APN | 172-053-003-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,181 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,641 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,181 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,100 sqft (0.278 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 40 BIRCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | WALNUT CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94597-2102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R12 |
| Legal Description | HEDGEWOOD PARK #2 LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | HEDGWOOD PARK 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 338203 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 BIRCH DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-2102 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000217211 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 40 BIRCH DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-2102 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | NATIONWIDE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000211108 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-211108 |
| Name | CAPITAL ONE NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 13, 2037 |
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 | Walnut Creek Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $406,534 (+2%) Land $137,343 Building $269,191 | |
| 2025 | $5,575.00 (+3.99%) | $398,563 (+4.04%) Land $134,650 Building $263,913 |
| 2023 | $5,361.00 (+2%) | $383,088 Land $129,422 Building $253,666 |
| 2022 | $5,256.00 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 302 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Sonic Telecom.
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