Contra Costa County property record for 686 Chester Dr, Pittsburg, CA 94565
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,401 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,304 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 073-246-009-2 |
| Primary APN | 073-246-009-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,401 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,401 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 686 CHESTER DR |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURG |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94565-3918 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2399 LOT 81 |
| Legal Subdivision | 2399 CHESTER MANOR |
| Legal Tract | 2399 |
| Legal Lot Number | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ANTIOCH-PITTSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 312000 |
686 Chester Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 686 CHESTER DR, PITTSBURG, CA 94565-3918 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE |
| Apr 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
| Aug 13, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Aug 7, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI PEOPLES HM EQUITY |
| Jul 25, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021323157 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000118552 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 686 CHESTER DR, PITTSBURG, CA 94565-3918 |
| Document Number | 0000323157 |
| Map Reference | MB 64 PG 30 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-323157 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 686 CHESTER DR, PITTSBURG, CA 94565-3918 |
| Document Number | 0000323158 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-323158 |
| Name | HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Number | 0000323159 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-323159 |
| Name | NATIONAL HOMEBUYERS FUND INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 686 CHESTER DR, PITTSBURG, CA 94565-3918 |
| Document Number | 0000074513 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 686 CHESTER DR PITTSBURG CA 945653918, PITTSBURG, CA 94565-3918 |
| Document Number | 0000074513 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 74513 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 19, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 686 CHESTER DR, PITTSBURG, CA 94565-3918 |
| Document Number | 0000128690 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 128690 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $438.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 686 CHESTER DR PITTSBURG CA 945653918, PITTSBURG, CA 94565-3918 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 686 CHESTER DR, PITTSBURG, CA 94565-3918 |
| Document Number | 0000128691 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1310 TURK ST #203 SAN FRANCISCO CA 941154738, 203, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115-4738 |
| Document Number | 0000128691 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 128691 |
| Name | PEOPLES HM EQUITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | BRENTWOOD, TN 37027 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 12, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 686 CHESTER DR, PITTSBURG, CA 94565-3918 |
| Document Number | 0000118552 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 118552 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 686 CHESTER DR PITTSBURG CA 945653918, PITTSBURG, CA 94565-3918 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Chester Dr was $6,304.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Pittsburg City |
| Unified School District | Pittsburg Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $500,000 (+2.04%) Land $260,001 Building $239,999 | |
| 2025 | $6,304.00 | $490,000 Land $254,801 Building $235,199 |
| 2023 | $6,050.00 (-7.52%) | $475,000 Land $247,000 Building $228,000 |
| 2022 | $6,542.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 686 Chester Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1982–1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1987 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
|
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.
The area around 686 Chester Dr 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF PITTSBURG serves 62,500 people · EPA ID CA0710008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 620 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures