Contra Costa County property record for 1148 Polson Cir, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,524 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,788 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale Jun 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 162-391-014-6 |
| Primary APN | 162-391-014-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,524 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,524 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1148 POLSON CIR |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-4722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3791 LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLEASANT VIEW |
| Legal Tract | 3791 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 321101 |
1148 Polson Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1148 POLSON CIR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF THE WEST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021250832 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1148 POLSON CIR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4722 |
| Document Number | 0000250832 |
| Map Reference | MB 126 PG 32-35 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-250832 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1148 POLSON CIR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4722 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1148 POLSON CIR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4722 |
| Document Number | 0000186135 |
| Map Reference | MB 126 PG 32-35 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-186135 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1655 N MAIN ST STE 240, 240, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-4610 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1148 POLSON CIR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4722 |
| Document Number | 0000016707 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1148 POLSON CIR MARTINEZ CA 945534722, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4722 |
| Document Number | 0000016707 |
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| Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 16707 |
| Name | BANK OF THE WEST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | OMAHA, NE 68154 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 27, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1148 Polson Cir was $5,788 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 | Martinez City |
| Unified School District | Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $411,160 (+2%) Land $247,473 Building $163,687 | |
| 2025 | $5,788.00 Homeowner's exemption | $403,099 Land $242,621 Building $160,478 |
| 2023 | $5,390.00 (+2.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $387,448 Land $233,200 Building $154,248 |
| 2022 | $5,239.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1148 Polson Cir 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 |
| 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.
The area around 1148 Polson Cir 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 |
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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 | CITY OF MARTINEZ serves 31,015 people · EPA ID CA0710006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 528 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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