126 Thistle Way, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 126 Thistle Way, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,430 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size	0.066 acres (2,860 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$635,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$8,009 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`154-554-010-4`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`154-554-010-4`
Alternative APN	`154-554-010`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,430 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,830 sqft
1st Floor Area	715 sqft
2nd Floor Area	715 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1971
Effective Year Built	Effective 1972
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	2,860 sqft (0.066 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	126 THISTLE WAY
City	MARTINEZ
State	CA
Zip	94553-5810
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	PUD
Legal Description	TRACT 4036 LOT 38 EX MR
Legal Subdivision	SUBDIVISION 4036
Legal Tract	4036
Legal Lot Number	38
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3009
Census Tract	321102

Owner

126 Thistle Way, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	126 THISTLE WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5810
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 26, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 26, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021155603
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	May 26, 2021
Property Address	126 THISTLE WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5810
Document Number	0000155603
Map Reference	MB 132 PG 29
Instrument Date	May 20, 2021
Instrument	2021-155603
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Notice of Default Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	126 THISTLE WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5810

Mortgage

Document Number	0000155604
Date	May 26, 2021
Instrument	2021-155604

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Thistle Way was $8,009.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Municipality	Martinez City
Unified School District	Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$570,000 (-9.52%) Land $332,126 Building $237,874
2025	$8,009.00	$630,000 Land $367,087 Building $262,913
2023	$7,877.00 (-4.43%)	$622,000 Land $362,000 Building $260,000
2022	$8,242.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 126 Thistle Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.

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	2 (1982–1995)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Jan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows

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

Wildfire risk around 126 Thistle Way 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 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 System	CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jan 2022
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 371 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL	100 / 20