Contra Costa County property record for 196 Laurel Knoll Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,373 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.022 acres (944 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $865,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $10,208 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 162-570-004 |
| Primary APN | 162-570-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,373 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 634 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 634 sqft |
| Basement Area | 105 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Lot Area | 944 sqft (0.022 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 542 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 196 LAUREL KNOLL DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-3906 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | T9263 L24 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL KNOLL |
| Legal Tract | 9263 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 321101 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1050 RUDGEAR RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6448 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202280232 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 196 LAUREL KNOLL DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3906 |
| Document Number | 0000080232 |
| Map Reference | MB 541 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-080232 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 1050 RUDGEAR RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-6448 |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Martinez City |
| Unified School District | Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $730,000 (-7.36%) Land $506,359 Building $223,641 | |
| 2025 | $10,208.00 (+13.17%) | $788,000 (+11.3%) Land $546,590 Building $241,410 |
| 2023 | $9,020.00 (+62.49%) | $708,000 Land $491,000 Building $217,000 |
| 2022 | $5,551.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 1981 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 76% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 239 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 |
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