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2185 James St, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 2185 James St, Martinez, CA 94553 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1975
Square Footage1,264 sqft Living Area
Lot Size17,424 sqft (0.4 acres)
GarageAttached, 416 sqft
Last Sale$775,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$11,324.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN376-031-055-1
Alternative APN
  • 376-031-055

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Building Area1,264 sqft Living Area
Gross Area720 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor720 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1943
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Lot Area17,424 sqft (0.4 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area416 sqft Garage

Location & Zoning

Street Address2185 JAMES ST
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-3333
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPOR RO LAS JUNTAS
Legal SubdivisionLAS JUNTAS RHO
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Minor Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3007
Census Tract319002

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 376-031-055-1

Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2185 JAMES ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3333
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 27, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
May 07, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SAFE CU
Nov 25, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
May 25, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SAFE CU
Aug 03, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
Apr 07, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
May 23, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.
May 23, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Building or Construction Mortgage
WHALEN P SEPARATE PROP (PT)

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 23, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2024102682
Prior Transfer DateMay 20, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0000237727
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateMay 27, 2026
Property Address2185 JAMES ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3333
Document Number0000054934
Instrument DateMay 20, 2026
Instrument202654934
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address2185 JAMES ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3333
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000086409
DateMay 07, 2020
Instrument2020-086409
Lender
NameSAFE CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressFOLSOM, CA 95630
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2050

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address2185 JAMES ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3333
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2240 HARBOR VIEW DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2746

Mortgage

Document Number0000287059
DateNov 25, 2020
Instrument2020-287059
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2050

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address2185 JAMES ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3333
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2240 HARBOR VIEW DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2746

Mortgage

Document Number0000153784
DateMay 25, 2021
Instrument2021-153784
Lender
NameSAFE CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressFOLSOM, CA 95630
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 05, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

August 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateAug 03, 2021
Property Address2185 JAMES ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3333
Document Number0000216877
Instrument DateJul 28, 2021
Instrument2021-216877
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1155 ARNOLD DR STE C, C, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6536

April 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateApr 07, 2020
Property Address2185 JAMES ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3333
Document Number0000065851
Instrument DateMar 25, 2020
Instrument65851
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 04, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
AddressPO BOX 2468 MARTINEZ CA 945537468, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-7468

May 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateMay 23, 2019
Property Address2185 JAMES ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3333
Document Number0000075854
Instrument DateMay 17, 2019
Instrument75854
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 03, 2019
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address165 CAMINO DEL SOL MARTINEZ CA 945532151, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2151

May 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateMay 23, 2019
Property Address2185 JAMES ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3333
Document Number0000075855
Instrument DateMay 17, 2019
Instrument75855
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 03, 2019
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$467.50
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 2468 MARTINEZ CA 945537468, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-7468

Mortgage

Document Number75856
DateMay 23, 2019
Instrument75856
Lender
NameWHALEN P SEPARATE PROP (PT)
Address4000 EXECUTIVE PKWY # 160, SAN RAMON, CA 94583-4314
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueMay 22, 2020

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityMartinez City
Unified School DistrictMartinez Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$790,500 (+2%) Land $561,000 Building $229,500
2025$11,324.00 (+56.6%)$775,000 (+70.07%) Land $550,000 Building $225,000
2023$7,231.00 (-17.94%)$455,683 Land $321,660 Building $134,023
2022$8,812.00

Flood & Wildfire

2185 James St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Contra Costa County (06013C), updated October 12, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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