Contra Costa County property record for 978 Mitchell Way, El Sobrante, CA 94803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,348 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $358,500 (Jan 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,863 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 426-114-004-2 |
| Primary APN | 426-114-004-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,348 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,348 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Lot Area | 8,050 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 788 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 978 MITCHELL WAY |
|---|---|
| City | EL SOBRANTE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94803-1351 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | EL SOBRANTE MANOR #4 340 |
| Legal Subdivision | EL SOBRANTE MANOR #4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 340 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 363000 |
978 Mitchell Way is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2014.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2601 HILLTOP DR, 312, SAN PABLO, CA 94806-5785 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201416164 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 5, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000081886 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 978 Mitchell Way was $6,863.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $448,248 (+2%) Land $256,321 Building $191,927 | |
| 2025 | $6,863.00 | $439,460 Land $251,296 Building $188,164 |
| 2023 | $6,561.00 (+1.45%) | $422,397 Land $241,539 Building $180,858 |
| 2022 | $6,467.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 978 Mitchell Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1996 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides |
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.
The area around 978 Mitchell Way has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 307 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Sonic Telecom.
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