Contra Costa County property record for 5 Aqua Vista, Orinda, CA 94563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,300 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 1.37 acres (60,112 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $22,259 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-131-023-4 |
| Primary APN | 260-131-023-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,300 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,716 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,258 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Lot Area | 60,112 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 5 AQUA VIS |
|---|---|
| City | ORINDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94563-1934 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2333 POR LOTS 60 & 61 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTARINDA ESTATES UNIT #2 |
| Legal Tract | 2333 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60,61 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 354002 |
5 Aqua Vista is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2015.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 AQUA VIS, ORINDA, CA 94563-1934 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012116063 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 13, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000101995 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 5 AQUA VIS, ORINDA, CA 94563-1934 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000026698 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-026698 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 12, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Aqua Vista was $22,259 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 | Orinda City |
| Secondary School District | Acalanes Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Orinda Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,811,173 (+2%) Land $1,181,559 Building $629,614 | |
| 2025 | $22,259.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,775,661 Land $1,158,392 Building $617,269 |
| 2023 | $20,855.00 (+7.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,646,457 Land $1,113,411 Building $533,046 |
| 2022 | $19,441.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5 Aqua Vista in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1983–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2019 · other causes |
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 5 Aqua Vista is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 275 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 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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