Contra Costa County property record for 401 Bear Oaks Ln, Briones, CA 94553
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,017 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 7.75 acres (338,025 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $11,812 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 365-030-060-5 |
| Primary APN | 365-030-060-5 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 3,017 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,017 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Lot Area | 338,025 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 401 BEAR OAKS LN |
|---|---|
| City | BRIONES |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-9634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 |
| Legal Description | PCL MAP 125 PG 47 PCL A |
| Legal Subdivision | GARCIA RANCH |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIONES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1089 |
| Census Tract | 356002 |
401 Bear Oaks Ln, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2022.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 BEAR OAKS LN, BRIONES, CA 94553-9634 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| May 31, 2022 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998235085 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000091148 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 401 BEAR OAKS LN, BRIONES, CA 94553-9634 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 BEAR OAKS DR, BRIONES, CA 94553-9634 |
| Document Number | 0000289616 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-289616 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 401 BEAR OAKS LN, BRIONES, CA 94553-9634 |
| Document Number | 0000091148 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 268 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-091148 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 401 BEAR OAKS LN, BRIONES, CA 94553-9634 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Bear Oaks Ln was $11,812 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,035,383 (+2%) Land $599,644 Building $435,739 | |
| 2025 | $11,812.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,015,083 Land $587,887 Building $427,196 |
| 2023 | $11,094.00 (+1.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $975,667 Land $565,059 Building $410,608 |
| 2022 | $10,897.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 401 Bear Oaks Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 401 Bear Oaks Ln is high, ranking above 86% of the US, with a 0.8% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 86% of the US · above 67% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.8% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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