Contra Costa County property record for 426 Castello Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,069 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,950,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $24,977 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 237-202-014-5 |
| Primary APN | 237-202-014-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,069 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,241 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 828 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 426 CASTELLO RD |
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| City | LAFAYETTE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94549-5609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ST MARYS ORCHARDS #2 LOT 56 |
| Legal Subdivision | ST MARYS ORCHARDS 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 351200 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 426 CASTELLO RD, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-5609 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021120785 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002216 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 426 CASTELLO RD, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-5609 |
| Document Number | 0000120785 |
| Map Reference | VOL 44 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-120785 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 426 CASTELLO RD, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-5609 |
| Document Number | 0000120786 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-120786 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Lafayette City |
| 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 | $2,152,956 (+2%) Land $1,600,916 Building $552,040 | |
| 2025 | $24,977.00 (+3.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,110,742 (+4.04%) Land $1,569,526 Building $541,216 |
| 2023 | $24,134.00 (+1.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,028,780 Land $1,508,580 Building $520,200 |
| 2022 | $23,765.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 | High above 71% of the US · above 46% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 261 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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