224 Briar Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 224 Briar Dr, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,455 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size0.184 acres (8,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,355,000 (Mar 2026)
Tax Bill$11,953 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Mortgage
Apr 2026 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN154-712-001-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN154-712-001-2
Alternative APN
  • 154-712-001

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,455 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,938 sqft
1st Floor Area1,513 sqft
2nd Floor Area942 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area8,000 sqft (0.184 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area483 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address224 BRIAR DR
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-5853
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR75
Legal DescriptionT05139 L0001 B EX MR
Legal SubdivisionALPHAMBRA ESTATES SUB 5139
Legal Tract05139
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3013
Census Tract321102

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 154-712-001-2

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address224 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5853
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 12, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Apr 21, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Mar 10, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
NITSAN YOTAM

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 10, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 10, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 07, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202623109
Last Transfer DateApr 15, 2026
Transfer Doc0000040242
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address224 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5853
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 30, 2026
Title CompanyCALATLANTIC TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address224 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5853
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000314383
DateNov 12, 2021
Instrument2021-314383
Lender
NameMOVEMENT MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFORT MILL, SC 29707
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2051

April 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateApr 21, 2026
Property Address224 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5853
Document Number0000040242
Instrument DateApr 15, 2026
Instrument202640242
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address224 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5853

Mortgage

Document Number0000040243,
DateApr 21, 2026
Instrument202640243
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 01, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

March 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateMar 10, 2026
Property Address224 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5853
Document Number0000023109
Map ReferenceMB 205 PG 37
Instrument DateMar 03, 2026
Instrument2026- 023109
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 19, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRight of Survivorship
Address224 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5853

Mortgage

Document Number0000023110
DateMar 10, 2026
Instrument2026- 023110
Lender
NameNITSAN YOTAM
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

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 DistrictMount Diablo 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$1,008,233 (+2%) Land $482,986 Building $525,247
2025$11,953.00 (+4.04%) Homeowner's exemption$988,465 (+4.04%) Land $473,516 Building $514,949
2023$11,489.00 (+0.85%) Homeowner's exemption$950,083 Land $455,130 Building $494,953
2022$11,392.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 12, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1982–1995)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL
100 / 20

Based on FCC filings for 371 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemCONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT
serves 210,500 people
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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