Contra Costa County property record for 228 Explorer Way, Martinez, CA 94553 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,271 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,937 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $659,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $12,715 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit Jul 2018 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 159-170-038-8 |
| Primary APN | 159-170-038-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,271 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,061 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,210 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Lot Area | 9,937 sqft (0.228 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 486 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 228 EXPLORER WAY |
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| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-3604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T8738 L3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 8738 |
| Legal Tract | 8738 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 320004 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 159-170-038-8
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 228 EXPLORER WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 03, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Oct 06, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 04, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015100716 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 228 EXPLORER WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3604 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 EXPLORER WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3604 |
| Document Number | 0000020482 |
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| Date | Mar 03, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026- 020482 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 02, 2046 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 228 EXPLORER WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3604 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000110612 |
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| Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-110612 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | ISELIN, NJ 08830 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 228 EXPLORER WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3604 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000163621 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-163621 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | ISELIN, NJ 08830 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 228 EXPLORER WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3604 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 228 EXPLORER WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3604 |
| Document Number | 0000275603 |
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| Date | Oct 06, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-275603 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ISELIN, NJ 08830 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 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 | $807,849 (+2%) Land $337,112 Building $470,737 | |
| 2025 | $12,715.00 (+11.92%) | $792,009 (+4.04%) Land $330,502 Building $461,507 |
| 2023 | $11,361.00 (-8.09%) | $761,256 Land $317,669 Building $443,587 |
| 2022 | $12,361.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | 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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