Contra Costa County property record for 71 Lost Valley Dr, Orinda, CA 94563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,149 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,264 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $21,156 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 272-230-002-3 |
| Primary APN | 272-230-002-3 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,149 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,563 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Lot Area | 25,264 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 810 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 71 LOST VALLEY DR |
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| City | ORINDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94563-3928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOST VALLEY ESTATES POR LOT 43 .58 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | LOST VALLEY ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 353001 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 LOST VALLEY DR, ORINDA, CA 94563-3928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
| Nov 28, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Transfer MORGAN STANLEY PVT BK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 12, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000371298 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 71 LOST VALLEY DR, ORINDA, CA 94563-3928 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | ORT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000035919 |
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| Date | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-035919 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45245 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 71 LOST VALLEY DR, ORINDA, CA 94563-3928 |
| Document Number | 0000222767 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 222767 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,677.00 |
| 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 | 71 LOST VALLEY DR ORINDA CA 945633928, ORINDA, CA 94563-3928 |
| Document Number | 222768 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 222768 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PVT BK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 4270 IVY POINTE BLVD # 400, CINCINNATI, OH 45245-0003 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 27, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.3% |
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 | $1,705,098 (+2%) Land $812,407 Building $892,691 | |
| 2025 | $21,156.00 (+3.29%) | $1,671,666 (+4.04%) Land $796,478 Building $875,188 |
| 2023 | $20,482.00 (+2.67%) | $1,606,754 Land $765,550 Building $841,204 |
| 2022 | $19,950.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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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