131 Appalachian Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 131 Appalachian Dr, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,609 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,490 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$715,000 (Sep 2016)
Tax Bill	$10,258 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2017 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`164-221-018-9`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`164-221-018-9`
Alternative APN	`164-221-018`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,609 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,059 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,609 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1971
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	7,490 sqft (0.172 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	450 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	131 APPALACHIAN DR
City	MARTINEZ
State	CA
Zip	94553-6203
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	TRACT 3001 LOT 20 EX MR
Legal Subdivision	VIRGINIA HILLS SUB 3001
Legal Tract	3001
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1021
Census Tract	321103

Owner

131 Appalachian Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2020.

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 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	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	131 APPALACHIAN DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6203
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 15, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
Mar 16, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 23, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 23, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 18, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2016196049
Last Transfer Date	Mar 9, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000049997
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	131 APPALACHIAN DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6203
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000028583
Date	Feb 15, 2017
Instrument	2017-028583

Lender

Name	PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SAN JOSE, CA 95110

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2047

March 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Mar 16, 2020
Property Address	131 APPALACHIAN DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6203
Document Number	0000049997
Map Reference	MB 91 PG 3
Instrument Date	Mar 9, 2020
Instrument	2020-049997
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 27, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	131 APPALACHIAN DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6203

Mortgage

Document Number	0000049998
Date	Mar 16, 2020
Instrument	2020-049998

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 131 Appalachian Dr was $10,258.

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		$846,408 (+2%) Land $599,235 Building $247,173
2025	$10,258.00	$829,813 Land $587,486 Building $242,327
2023	$9,860.00 (+0.84%)	$797,592 Land $564,674 Building $232,918
2022	$9,778.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 131 Appalachian Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 131 Appalachian Dr 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	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	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

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 548 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
AT&T DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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