Contra Costa County property record for 7 Lost Valley Dr, Orinda, CA 94563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,022 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,570 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Reverse Mortgage Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 272-230-028-8 |
| Primary APN | 272-230-028-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,022 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,022 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 532 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 7 LOST VALLEY DR |
|---|---|
| City | ORINDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94563-3909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOST VALLEY ESTATES POR LOTS 1 & 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOST VALLEY ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 353001 |
7 Lost Valley Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2023.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 LOST VALLEY DR, ORINDA, CA 94563-3909 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer · Reverse Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage ELLEN L WOODARD |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 24, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000127303 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 7 LOST VALLEY DR, ORINDA, CA 94563-3909 |
| Document Number | 0000127303 |
| Map Reference | MB 33 PG 49 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-127303 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 LOST VALLEY DR, ORINDA, CA 94563-3909 |
| Document Number | 0000127304 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-127304 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Reverse Mortgage Lender |
| Address | TULSA, OK 74133 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 732 Months |
| Due | Nov 14, 2084 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 7 LOST VALLEY DR, ORINDA, CA 94563-3909 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000222883 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-222883 |
| Name | ELLEN L WOODARD |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 1028 RAMONA AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7 Lost Valley Dr was $3,570 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 | $138,721 (+2%) Land $56,231 Building $82,490 | |
| 2025 | $3,570.00 Homeowner's exemption | $136,002 Land $55,129 Building $80,873 |
| 2023 | $3,462.00 (+10.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $130,724 Land $52,990 Building $77,734 |
| 2022 | $3,141.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 7 Lost Valley Dr 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 | 2 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 7 Lost Valley Dr is high, ranking above 70% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% of the US · above 45% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 84 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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