Contra Costa County property record for 946 Sousa Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,278 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,799 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer Feb 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 175-232-020-8 |
| Primary APN | 175-232-020-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,278 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,278 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,800 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 476 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 946 SOUSA DR |
|---|---|
| City | WALNUT CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94597-2923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2997 LOT 38 EX MR |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 2997 |
| Legal Tract | 2997 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 340004 |
946 Sousa Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in December 1993.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 946 SOUSA DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-2923 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| May 1, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SPEAR FAMILY TRUST (PT) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 10, 1993 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000366217 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Property Address | 946 SOUSA DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-2923 |
| Document Number | 0000130364 |
| Map Reference | MB 108 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 130364 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 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 | 946 SOUSA DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-2923 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 946 SOUSA DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-2923 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATL TTL SAN MATEO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 946 SOUSA DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-2923 |
| Document Number | 0000033214 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-033214 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 946 SOUSA DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-2923 |
| Document Number | 0000090184 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 946 SOUSA DR WALNUT CREEK CA 945972923, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-2923 |
| Document Number | 0000090184 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 90184 |
| Name | SPEAR FAMILY TRUST (PT) |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 5, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 946 Sousa Dr was $7,799.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Walnut Creek City |
| 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 | $650,315 (+2%) Land $367,944 Building $282,371 | |
| 2025 | $7,799.00 Homeowner's exemption | $637,565 Land $360,730 Building $276,835 |
| 2023 | $7,491.00 (+2.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $612,809 Land $346,723 Building $266,086 |
| 2022 | $7,326.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 946 Sousa Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 946 Sousa Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 277 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Etheric Networks, T-Mobile.
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