Contra Costa County property record for 8 Ridge Ln, Orinda, CA 94563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,975 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.836 acres (36,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,185 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer Jun 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 266-050-014-7 |
| Primary APN | 266-050-014-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,975 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 862 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,113 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Lot Area | 36,400 sqft (0.836 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 8 RIDGE LN |
|---|---|
| City | ORINDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94563-1318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SLEEPY HOLLOW #3 POR LOT 280 |
| Legal Subdivision | SLEEPY HOLLOW |
| Legal Lot Number | 280 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 354002 |
8 Ridge Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2021.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 RIDGE LN, ORINDA, CA 94563-1318 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000188634 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8 RIDGE LN, ORINDA, CA 94563-1318 |
| Document Number | 0000188634 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-188634 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 8 RIDGE LN, ORINDA, CA 94563-1318 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 8 RIDGE LN, ORINDA, CA 94563-1318 |
| Document Number | 0000100173 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 RIDGE LN ORINDA CA 945631318, ORINDA, CA 94563-1318 |
| Document Number | 0000100173 |
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| Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 100173 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33634 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Ridge Ln was $10,185 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 | $784,756 (+2%) Land $396,206 Building $388,550 | |
| 2025 | $10,185.00 Homeowner's exemption | $769,370 Land $388,438 Building $380,932 |
| 2023 | $9,843.00 (+1.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $739,496 Land $373,355 Building $366,141 |
| 2022 | $9,730.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8 Ridge Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 | 7 (1993–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 Ridge Ln is moderate, ranking above 42% 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 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 126 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Unwired.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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