Contra Costa County property record for 964 Scots Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,851 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,393 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,797 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 180-301-003 |
| Primary APN | 180-301-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,851 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,274 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 577 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 24,393 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 964 SCOTS LN |
|---|---|
| City | WALNUT CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94596-5858 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | WALNUT HTS POR LOTS 8 & 9 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | 02 WALNUT HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 343002 |
964 Scots Ln is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2024 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 964 SCOTS LN, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-5858 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000119844 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 964 SCOTS LN, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-5858 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 964 SCOTS LN, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-5858 |
| Document Number | 0000032570 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-032570 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Jan 10, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 964 Scots Ln was $7,797 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $589,323 (+2%) Land $32,479 Building $556,844 | |
| 2025 | $7,797.00 Homeowner's exemption | $577,769 Land $31,843 Building $545,926 |
| 2023 | $3,682.00 (+1.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $236,707 Land $30,607 Building $206,100 |
| 2022 | $3,615.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 964 Scots Ln 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 | 1 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 964 Scots Ln is moderate, ranking above 60% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 60% of the US · lower than 64% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 238 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks.
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