Contra Costa County property record for 234 Explorer Way, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,271 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.278 acres (12,099 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $449,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $8,203 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 159-170-040-4 |
| Primary APN | 159-170-040-4 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12,099 sqft (0.278 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 486 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 234 EXPLORER WAY |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-3604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Description | T8738 L5 |
| Legal Tract | 8738 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| 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, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 234 EXPLORER WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009219829 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $591,155 (+2%) Land $169,837 Building $421,318 | |
| 2025 | $8,203.00 (+7.03%) | $579,564 (+4.04%) Land $166,507 Building $413,057 |
| 2023 | $7,664.00 (+2.67%) | $557,061 Land $160,043 Building $397,018 |
| 2022 | $7,465.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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 244 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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