Contra Costa County property record for 974 Janet Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,561 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.422 acres (18,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $17,616 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Dec 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 233-150-013-8 |
| Primary APN | 233-150-013-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,561 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,561 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 18,360 sqft (0.422 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 430 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 974 JANET LN |
|---|---|
| City | LAFAYETTE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94549-4731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAFAYETTE MEADOWS LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAFAYETTE MDWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 349000 |
974 Janet Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2020.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 974 JANET LN, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-4731 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LENDUS LLC |
| Apr 24, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LENDUS LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202077783 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 3, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000244971 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 974 JANET LN, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-4731 |
| Document Number | 0000037083 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-037083 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 974 JANET LN, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-4731 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 974 JANET LN, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-4731 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 974 JANET LN, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-4731 |
| Document Number | 0000292778 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-292778 |
| Name | LENDUS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ALAMO, CA 94507 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 974 JANET LN, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-4731 |
| Document Number | 0000077783 |
| Map Reference | VOL 39 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-077783 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 331 MATCHEM CT, ALAMO, CA 94507-1477 |
| Document Number | 0000077784 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-077784 |
| Name | LENDUS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 974 Janet Ln was $17,616 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,461,212 (+2%) Land $1,115,517 Building $345,695 | |
| 2025 | $17,616.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,432,562 Land $1,093,645 Building $338,917 |
| 2023 | $17,089.00 (+1.55%) | $1,376,935 Land $1,051,178 Building $325,757 |
| 2022 | $16,828.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 974 Janet Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 974 Janet Ln is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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