1541 Ridgewood Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1541 Ridgewood Dr, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,442 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.152 acres (6,600 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$680,000 (Apr 2020)
Tax Bill	$8,981 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Mortgage Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`161-342-005-6`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`161-342-005-6`
Alternative APN	`161-342-005`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,442 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,442 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	6,600 sqft (0.152 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	461 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	1541 RIDGEWOOD DR
City	MARTINEZ
State	CA
Zip	94553-4223
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R6
Legal Description	T05056 L0023 B
Legal Subdivision	SUBDIVISION 5056
Legal Tract	05056
Legal Lot Number	23
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	320004

Owner

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	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1541 RIDGEWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4223
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 12, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Apr 17, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI GUARANTEED RATE
Jan 19, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 19, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202073912
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 24, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0000068269
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	1541 RIDGEWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4223
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1541 RIDGEWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4223

Mortgage

Document Number	0000044927
Date	Feb 12, 2021
Instrument	2021-044927

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

April 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Apr 17, 2020
Property Address	1541 RIDGEWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4223
Document Number	0000073912
Instrument Date	Apr 15, 2020
Instrument	73912
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 7, 2020
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$748.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1541 RIDGEWOOD DR MARTINEZ CA 945534223, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4223

Mortgage

Document Number	73913
Date	Apr 17, 2020
Instrument	73913

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 16, 2050

January 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Jan 19, 2018
Property Address	1541 RIDGEWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4223
Document Number	0000008871
Map Reference	MB 206 PG 5
Instrument Date	Jan 10, 2018
Instrument	2018-008871
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CD

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1541 RIDGEWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4223

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008872
Date	Jan 19, 2018
Instrument	2018-008872

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2048

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008872
Date	Jan 19, 2018
Instrument	2018-008872

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$707,951 (+2%) Land $417,808 Building $290,143
2025	$8,981.00 (+4.61%)	$694,070 (+4.04%) Land $409,616 Building $284,454
2023	$8,585.00 (+1.62%)	$667,120 Land $393,711 Building $273,409
2022	$8,448.00

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
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1979)
Most Recent Claim	Oct 1979 · 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 537 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: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.

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