Contra Costa County property record for 1234 Ward St, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,622 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,508 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $445,000 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $7,445 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 373-071-002-1 |
| Primary APN | 373-071-002-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,622 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,875 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,465 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,157 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Georgian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,508 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 253 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1234 WARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-1344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | HOMESTEAD TRACT LOT 3 BLK E & TR ADJ |
| Legal Subdivision | HOMESTEAD |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 317000 |
1234 Ward St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2011.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1234 WARD ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1344 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011150754 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000119281 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1234 Ward St was $7,445 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 | $570,112 (+2%) Land $230,605 Building $339,507 | |
| 2025 | $7,445.00 Homeowner's exemption | $558,934 Land $226,084 Building $332,850 |
| 2023 | $6,989.00 (+1.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $537,231 Land $217,305 Building $319,926 |
| 2022 | $6,875.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1234 Ward St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2006.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2006 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1234 Ward St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 99 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired.
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