Contra Costa County property record for 489 Via Royal, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,461 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,496 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $209,000 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,382 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 174-260-001-6 |
| Primary APN | 174-260-001-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,461 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 669 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Lot Area | 2,496 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 489 VIA ROYAL |
|---|---|
| City | WALNUT CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94597-3082 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | PD1474 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 5824 LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIA ROYAL SUBDIVISION 5824 |
| Legal Tract | 5824 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 340001 |
489 Via Royal, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 1998.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 489 VIA ROYAL, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-3082 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199856692 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 25, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000089063 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 489 Via Royal was $4,382 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Walnut Creek City |
| 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 | $340,363 (+2%) Land $120,914 Building $219,449 | |
| 2025 | $4,382.00 Homeowner's exemption | $333,691 Land $118,544 Building $215,147 |
| 2023 | $4,577.00 (+2.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $320,736 Land $113,942 Building $206,794 |
| 2022 | $4,487.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 489 Via Royal in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1986 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 489 Via Royal is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 532 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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