Contra Costa County property record for 196 Midhill Rd, Martinez, CA 94553 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,155 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,400,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $13,296 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale Dec 2025 Mortgage + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 161-280-003-5 |
| Primary APN | 161-280-003-5 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,155 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,155 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,186 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 196 MIDHILL RD |
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| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-4202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | POR RO LAS JUNTAS |
| Legal Subdivision | LAS JUNTAS RHO |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 320004 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 161-280-003-5
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 MIDHILL RD, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 01, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHANGE LENDING LLC |
| Jun 01, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Nov 19, 2020 | Foreclosure CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BRYAN COSTELLO |
| Nov 19, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MIDWEST EQUITY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 19, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 01, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202550591 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 196 MIDHILL RD, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4202 |
| Document Number | 0000083725 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 07, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202683725 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 196 MIDHILL RD, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4202 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 196 MIDHILL RD, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 196 MIDHILL RD, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4202 |
| Document Number | 0000134195 |
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| Date | Dec 01, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 134195 |
| Name | CHANGE LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 175 N RIVERVIEW DR # C, ANAHEIM, CA 92808 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2055 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 01, 2021 |
| Property Address | 196 MIDHILL RD, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4202 |
| Document Number | 0000160089 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-160089 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 196 MIDHILL RD, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4202 |
| Document Number | 0000160090 |
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| Date | Jun 01, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-160090 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 196 MIDHILL RD, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4202 |
| Document Number | 0000280905 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 04, 2020 |
| Instrument | 280905 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 01, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $226.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 14429 CATALINA ST SAN LEANDRO CA 945775515, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-5515 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 196 MIDHILL RD, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4202 |
| Document Number | 0000129025 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 196 MIDHILL RD MARTINEZ CA 945534202, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4202 |
| Document Number | 0000129025 |
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| Date | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 129025 |
| Name | BRYAN COSTELLO |
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| Address | 1752 LINCOLN AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-1284 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 196 MIDHILL RD, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4202 |
| Document Number | 0000187139 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-187139 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 196 MIDHFL RD, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 |
| Document Number | 0000187140 |
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| Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-187140 |
| Name | MIDWEST EQUITY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2048 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 196 MIDHILL RD, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4202 |
| Document Number | 0000187138 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 187138 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1500 NEWELL AVE #205 WALNUT CREEK CA 945965156, 205, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596-5156 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,428,000 (+36%) Land $688,500 Building $739,500 | |
| 2025 | $13,296.00 (+3.07%) | $1,050,000 (-) Land $612,500 Building $437,500 |
| 2023 | $12,900.00 (-12.95%) | $1,050,000 Land $550,000 Building $500,000 |
| 2022 | $14,819.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Contra Costa County (06013C), updated October 12, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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