1556 Ashwood Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1556 Ashwood Dr, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size	0.023 acres (1,012 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$249,500 (Feb 2002)
Tax Bill	$5,001 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Mortgage May 2022 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`155-310-076-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`155-310-076-7`
Alternative APN	`155-310-076`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,152 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	550 sqft
2nd Floor Area	602 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1973
Effective Year Built	Effective 1974
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	1,012 sqft (0.023 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	400 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport 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	1556 ASHWOOD DR
City	MARTINEZ
State	CA
Zip	94553-5345
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal Description	T04259 L0165 B
Legal Subdivision	VINE HILL SUB 4259
Legal Tract	04259
Legal Lot Number	165
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4007
Census Tract	321102

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	1556 ASHWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5345
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 8, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
May 19, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE GOLDEN 1 CU
Oct 24, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRSTBANK
Jul 20, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 26, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 26, 2002 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 11, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200264886
Last Transfer Date	Jul 13, 2017
Transfer Doc	0000129460
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	1556 ASHWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5345
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1556 ASHWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5345

Mortgage

Document Number	0000165681
Date	Jun 8, 2021
Instrument	2021-165681

Lender

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

Agreement

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

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	1556 ASHWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5345
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1556 ASHWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5345

Mortgage

Document Number	0000085924
Date	May 19, 2022
Instrument	2022-085924

Lender

Name	THE GOLDEN 1 CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SACRAMENTO, CA 95826

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	1556 ASHWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5345
Document Number	0000177316
Instrument Date	Oct 24, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2018
Title Company	SOLIDIFI TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	1556 ASHWOOD DR MARTINEZ CA 945535345, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5345

Mortgage

Document Number	0000177316
Date	Oct 31, 2018
Instrument	177316

Lender

Name	FIRSTBANK
Type	Bank
Address	FRANKLIN, TN 37067

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 30, 2048

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Jul 20, 2017
Property Address	1556 ASHWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5345
Document Number	0000129460
Instrument Date	Jul 13, 2017
Instrument	129460
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	1556 ASHWOOD DR MARTINEZ CA 945535345, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5345

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		$375,931 (+2%) Land $180,809 Building $195,122
2025	$5,001.00 (+4.36%) Homeowner's exemption	$368,561 (+4.04%) Land $177,264 Building $191,297
2023	$4,792.00 (+0.86%) Homeowner's exemption	$354,252 Land $170,382 Building $183,870
2022	$4,751.00

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 Policies	2 in force

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 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 329 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon.

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