Contra Costa County property record for 904 Palmer Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,129 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.299 acres (13,015 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,235,500 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $15,900 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Nov 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 182-103-011-9 |
| Primary APN | 182-103-011-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,129 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,549 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,129 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 13,015 sqft (0.299 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 904 PALMER RD |
|---|---|
| City | WALNUT CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94596-6033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | IDYLWOOD ACRES #3 POR LOT 173 & TR ADJ |
| Legal Subdivision | IDYLWOOD ACRES 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 173 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 343003 |
904 Palmer Rd is owned by a company that bought it in October 2019.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 904 PALMER RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6033 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Nov 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019193921 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000277601 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 904 PALMER RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6033 |
| Document Number | 0000135683 |
| Map Reference | MB 33 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 135683 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 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 | 904 PALMER RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 904 PALMER RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6033 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 904 PALMER RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6033 |
| Document Number | 0000309815 |
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| Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-309815 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 904 PALMER RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6033 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CORNERSTONE TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 904 PALMER RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6033 |
| Document Number | 0000262856 |
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| Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-262856 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 904 PALMER RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6033 |
| Document Number | 0000193921 |
| Map Reference | MB 33 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-193921 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 904 PALMER RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6033 |
| Document Number | 0000193922 |
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| Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-193922 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 904 Palmer Rd was $15,900.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Secondary School District | Acalanes Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Walnut Creek Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,378,218 (+2%) Land $1,059,740 Building $318,478 | |
| 2025 | $15,900.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,351,195 Land $1,038,961 Building $312,234 |
| 2023 | $15,311.00 (+2.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,298,728 Land $998,618 Building $300,110 |
| 2022 | $14,970.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 904 Palmer Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1982–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 904 Palmer Rd 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 420 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks.
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