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98 Simpson Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 98 Simpson Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,943 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.257 acres (11,200 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$320,500 (Mar 1997)
Tax Bill$6,908 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Transfer
Sep 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN180-280-034

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN180-280-034
Alternative APN
  • 180-280-034-0

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,943 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,426 sqft
1st Floor Area1,943 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area11,200 sqft (0.257 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area483 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address98 SIMPSON DR
CityWALNUT CREEK
StateCA
Zip94596-6716
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR115
Legal DescriptionTRACT 2976 LOT 6
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION 2976
Legal Tract2976
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract343002

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address98 SIMPSON DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6716
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 4, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO
Sep 4, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE, WFG NAT'L TITLE INS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 21, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 21, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number199745556
Last Transfer DateAug 31, 2020
Transfer Doc0000194702
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateSep 4, 2020
Property Address98 SIMPSON DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6716
Document Number0000194699
Map ReferenceMB 90 PG 25
Instrument DateAug 31, 2020
Instrument2020-194699
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address98 SIMPSON DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6716

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateSep 4, 2020
Property Address98 SIMPSON DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6716
Document Number0000194702
Instrument DateAug 31, 2020
Instrument194702
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 24, 2020
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE, WFG NAT'L TITLE INS

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address98 SIMPSON DR WALNUT CREEK CA 945966716, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6716

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityWalnut Creek City
Secondary School DistrictAcalanes Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictWalnut Creek Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$539,110 (+2%) Land $308,983 Building $230,127
2025$6,908.00 (+4%) Homeowner's exemption$528,540 (+4.04%) Land $302,925 Building $225,615
2023$6,642.00 (+2.11%) Homeowner's exemption$508,018 Land $291,163 Building $216,855
2022$6,505.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 67% of the US · above 41% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 182 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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