557 Cesar Ct, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 557 Cesar Ct, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,537 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size	2,465 acres (107,375,400 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$105,000 (May 1997)
Tax Bill	$7,988 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Transfer Feb 2022 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`144-270-109-8`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`144-270-109-8`
Alternative APN	`144-270-109`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,537 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,537 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1986
Effective Year Built	Effective 1988
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Stucco
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	107,375,400 sqft
Lot Dimensions	85 ft deep x 29 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	448 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	557 CESAR CT
City	WALNUT CREEK
State	CA
Zip	94598-2206
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal Description	T05238 L0004 B
Legal Subdivision	SUBDIVISION 5238
Legal Tract	05238
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	338204

Owner

557 Cesar Ct, a townhouse, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2022.

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	557 CESAR CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-2206
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 9, 2022	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Feb 9, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 13, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 2, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 2, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	199772952
Last Transfer Date	Feb 1, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000025286
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Feb 9, 2022
Property Address	557 CESAR CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-2206
Document Number	0000025286
Map Reference	MB 206 PG 34
Instrument Date	Feb 1, 2022
Instrument	2022-025286
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	557 CESAR CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-2206

February 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Feb 9, 2022
Property Address	557 CESAR CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-2206
Document Number	0000025287
Map Reference	MB 206 PG 34
Instrument Date	Feb 1, 2022
Instrument	2022-025287
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	557 CESAR CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-2206

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2022
Property Address	557 CESAR CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-2206
Document Number	0000008722
Map Reference	MB 206 PG 34
Instrument Date	Jan 6, 2022
Instrument	2022-008722
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	557 CESAR CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-2206

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 557 Cesar Ct was $7,988 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Municipality	Walnut Creek City
Unified School District	Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$664,642 (+2%) Land $371,575 Building $293,067
2025	$7,988.00 Homeowner's exemption	$651,611 Land $364,290 Building $287,321
2023	$7,668.00 (+71.24%) Homeowner's exemption	$626,311 Land $350,146 Building $276,165
2022	$4,478.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 557 Cesar Ct 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
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
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.

Wildfire

The area around 557 Cesar Ct has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jan 2022
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 320 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
Unwired Fixed Wireless	300 / 25
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Etheric Networks, Sonic Telecom, Verizon.

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