Contra Costa County property record for 61 Tara Rd, Orinda, CA 94563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,438 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.399 acres (17,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,367 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 268-241-014-3 |
| Primary APN | 268-241-014-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,438 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,438 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,400 sqft (0.399 acres) |
| View / Lot | Woodland |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 61 TARA RD |
|---|---|
| City | ORINDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94563-3116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 7 PG 6 PCL A |
| Legal Tract | 7PM6 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 353002 |
61 Tara Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2000.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 61 TARA RD, ORINDA, CA 94563-3116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000183471 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 61 TARA RD, ORINDA, CA 94563-3116 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 61 TARA RD, ORINDA, CA 94563-3116 |
| Document Number | 0000320947 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-320947 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 61 Tara Rd was $8,367 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 | $568,031 (+2%) Land $247,779 Building $320,252 | |
| 2025 | $8,367.00 Homeowner's exemption | $556,894 Land $242,921 Building $313,973 |
| 2023 | $8,104.00 (+7.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $535,271 Land $233,489 Building $301,782 |
| 2022 | $7,540.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 61 Tara Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 61 Tara Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 76% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 163 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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