131 Clipper Ln, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 131 Clipper Ln, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.207 acres (9,021 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$379,000 (Aug 2008)
Tax Bill	$6,715 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage Sep 2017 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`159-170-023`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`159-170-023`
Alternative APN	`159-170-023-0`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,248 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,740 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,248 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1979
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	9,021 sqft (0.207 acres)
Lot Dimensions	122 ft deep x 93 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	492 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	131 CLIPPER LN
City	MARTINEZ
State	CA
Zip	94553-3617
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R7
Legal Description	PARCEL MAP 34 PG 31 PCL C
Legal Tract	34PM31
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	320004

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	131 CLIPPER LN, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3617
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 21, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO
Sep 21, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA
Sep 20, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNIFY FINANCIAL FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 27, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 27, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 27, 2008
Deed Document Number	2008190838
Last Transfer Date	Oct 13, 2014
Transfer Doc	0000177338
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	131 CLIPPER LN, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3617
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 27, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	131 CLIPPER LN, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3617

Mortgage

Document Number	0000262101
Date	Sep 21, 2021
Instrument	2021-262101

Lender

Name	GUILD MORTGAGE CO
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MARTINEZ, CA 94553

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2036

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	131 CLIPPER LN, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3617
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO CONC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000173037
Date	Sep 21, 2017
Instrument	2017-173037

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	OWENSBORO, KY 42301

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2047

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	131 CLIPPER LN, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3617
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	FATCO MORT SERVICES DIVISION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000156639
Date	Sep 20, 2019
Instrument	2019-156639

Lender

Name	UNIFY FINANCIAL FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	TORRANCE, CA 90501

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2039

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$497,807 (+2%) Land $295,533 Building $202,274
2025	$6,715.00 (+7.25%) Homeowner's exemption	$488,047 (+4.04%) Land $289,739 Building $198,308
2023	$6,261.00 (+2.77%) Homeowner's exemption	$469,097 Land $278,489 Building $190,608
2022	$6,092.00

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides

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 Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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	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 244 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

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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