Contra Costa County property record for 8 Soule Rd, Orinda, CA 94563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 3,695 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (45,302 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $25,770 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-100-018-1 |
| Primary APN | 260-100-018-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,695 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,695 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Lot Area | 45,302 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 740 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 8 SOULE RD |
|---|---|
| City | ORINDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94563-1517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T196PM50 PCL A |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTE VISTA |
| Legal Tract | 196PM50 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 354002 |
8 Soule Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2021.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 SOULE RD, ORINDA, CA 94563-1517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 7, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000249022 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8 SOULE RD, ORINDA, CA 94563-1517 |
| Document Number | 0000103029 |
| Map Reference | MB 196 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 103029 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 SOULE RD, ORINDA, CA 94563-1517 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8 SOULE RD, ORINDA, CA 94563-1517 |
| Document Number | 0000249022 |
| Map Reference | MB 196 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-249022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 8 SOULE RD, ORINDA, CA 94563-1517 |
| Document Number | 0000249023 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-249023 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 1.75% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 3.75% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 6.75% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Soule Rd was $25,770.
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 | $2,149,112 (+2%) Land $1,148,113 Building $1,000,999 | |
| 2025 | $25,770.00 | $2,106,973 Land $1,125,601 Building $981,372 |
| 2023 | $24,936.00 (+1.21%) | $2,025,159 Land $1,081,894 Building $943,265 |
| 2022 | $24,638.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8 Soule Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1982–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 Soule Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 140 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Unwired.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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