Contra Costa County property record for 8 Darnby Ct, Orinda, CA 94563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,224 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,984 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $19,793 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 271-333-008-8 |
| Primary APN | 271-333-008-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,224 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,224 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Lot Area | 9,984 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 634 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 8 DARNBY CT |
|---|---|
| City | ORINDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94563-4207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2591 LOT 112 EX MR |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION #2591 |
| Legal Tract | 2591 |
| Legal Lot Number | 112 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 352201 |
8 Darnby Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2014.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 DARNBY CT, ORINDA, CA 94563-4207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014182197 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000134905 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Darnby Ct was $19,793 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 | $1,593,642 (+2%) Land $1,164,589 Building $429,053 | |
| 2025 | $19,793.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,562,395 Land $1,141,754 Building $420,641 |
| 2023 | $19,158.00 (+2.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,501,727 Land $1,097,419 Building $404,308 |
| 2022 | $18,640.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8 Darnby Ct 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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1982–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2005 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides |
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 8 Darnby Ct is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 332 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 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks.
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