Contra Costa County property record for 972 Scots Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,953 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 180-301-004-8 |
| Primary APN | 180-301-004-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,608 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 168 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 972 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 | 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 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 972 SCOTS LN, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-5858 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000090643 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 972 SCOTS LN, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-5858 |
| Document Number | 0000226954 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 226954 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 972 SCOTS LN WALNUT CREEK CA 945965858, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-5858 |
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 | $111,219 (+2%) Land $32,479 Building $78,740 | |
| 2025 | $1,953.00 (+5.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $109,040 (+4.04%) Land $31,843 Building $77,197 |
| 2023 | $1,853.00 (+1.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $104,807 Land $30,607 Building $74,200 |
| 2022 | $1,819.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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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