Contra Costa County property record for 956 Stow Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,088 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $885,000 (Mar 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $18,005 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Mortgage Apr 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 233-200-003-9 |
| Primary APN | 233-200-003-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,088 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,088 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 459 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 956 STOW LN |
|---|---|
| City | LAFAYETTE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94549-4711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | POR RO CANADA DEL PINOLE |
| Legal Subdivision | BOCA DE LA CANADA DEL PINOLE |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 349000 |
956 Stow Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2008.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 956 STOW LN, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-4711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE |
| Apr 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 200862057 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000459165 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 956 STOW LN, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-4711 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000050598 |
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| Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-050598 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 956 STOW LN, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-4711 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000047800 |
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| Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-047800 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 28, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 956 Stow Ln was $18,005.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Lafayette City |
| Secondary School District | Acalanes Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Lafayette Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,488,302 (+2%) Land $1,120,058 Building $368,244 | |
| 2025 | $18,005.00 | $1,459,121 Land $1,098,097 Building $361,024 |
| 2023 | $17,392.00 (+1.55%) | $1,402,463 Land $1,055,457 Building $347,006 |
| 2022 | $17,127.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 956 Stow Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| 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 956 Stow Ln is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 345 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Verizon.
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