Contra Costa County property record for 537 Chalda Way, Moraga, CA 94556
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,322 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.027 acres (1,188 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $685,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $10,308 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Sep 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 256-320-014-2 |
| Primary APN | 256-320-014-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,322 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 783 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 539 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Lot Area | 1,188 sqft (0.027 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 537 CHALDA WAY |
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| City | MORAGA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94556-2350 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | P1 |
| Legal Description | T04417 L0014 B |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 4417 |
| Legal Tract | 04417 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 352101 |
537 Chalda Way, a townhouse, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2017.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 CHALDA WAY, MORAGA, CA 94556-2350 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 17, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Aug 7, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GIANT REALTY INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017141724 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000402099 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 537 CHALDA WAY, MORAGA, CA 94556-2350 |
| Document Number | 0000030010 |
| Map Reference | MB 164 PG 47 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026- 030010 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 537 CHALDA WAY, MORAGA, CA 94556-2350 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 537 CHALDA WAY, MORAGA, CA 94556-2350 |
| Document Number | 0000158332 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 537 CHALDA WAY MORAGA CA 945562350, MORAGA, CA 94556-2350 |
| Document Number | 0000158332 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 158332 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 23, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 537 CHALDA WAY, MORAGA, CA 94556-2350 |
| Document Number | 0000141724 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 141724 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $753.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | PO BOX 1307 LAFAYETTE CA 945491307, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-1307 |
| Document Number | 141725 |
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| Date | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 141725 |
| Name | GIANT REALTY INC |
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| Address | 19400 STEVENS CREEK BLVD # 102, CUPERTINO, CA 95014-2548 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 6, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Chalda Way was $10,308.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Moraga Town |
| Secondary School District | Acalanes Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Moraga Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $750,000 (-3.77%) Land $548,542 Building $201,458 | |
| 2025 | $10,308.00 Homeowner's exemption | $779,408 Land $570,050 Building $209,358 |
| 2023 | $9,752.00 (+1.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $749,144 Land $547,915 Building $201,229 |
| 2022 | $9,602.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 537 Chalda Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 4 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.
Wildfire risk around 537 Chalda Way is high, ranking above 73% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 73% of the US · above 48% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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 |
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| 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 160 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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