235 Appalachian Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 235 Appalachian Dr, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,538 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size	0.186 acres (8,100 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,600,000 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill	$19,986 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2025 Transfer Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`164-261-025-5`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`164-261-025-5`
Alternative APN	`164-261-025`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,538 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,306 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,232 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1969
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Lot Area	8,100 sqft (0.186 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	463 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	235 APPALACHIAN DR
City	MARTINEZ
State	CA
Zip	94553-6205
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R75
Legal Description	TRACT 3302 43
Legal Subdivision	SUBDIVISION 3302
Legal Tract	3302
Legal Lot Number	43
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1022
Census Tract	321103

Owner

235 Appalachian Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2022.

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	12 SPLIT ROCK DR, GREAT NECK, NY 11024-1127
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 13, 2025	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 11, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage ASHOK SHAHA
Oct 29, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Oct 29, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAND HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 11, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 11, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 4, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202262419
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 23, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000255150
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Oct 13, 2025
Property Address	235 APPALACHIAN DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6205
Document Number	0000107015
Map Reference	MB 103 PG 28
Instrument Date	Oct 8, 2025
Instrument	2025- 107015
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 22, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Right of Survivorship
Address	12 SPLIT ROCK DR, GREAT NECK, NY 11024-1127

April 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Apr 11, 2022
Property Address	235 APPALACHIAN DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6205
Document Number	0000062419
Map Reference	MB 103 PG 28
Instrument Date	Apr 6, 2022
Instrument	2022-062419
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	235 APPALACHIAN DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6205

Mortgage

Document Number	0000062421
Date	Apr 11, 2022
Instrument	2022-062421

Lender

Name	ASHOK SHAHA
Type	Private Party

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Mortgage

Document Number	0000062420
Date	Apr 11, 2022
Instrument	2022-062420

Lender

Name	ASHOK SHAHA
Type	Private Party
Address	235 APPALACHIAN DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Oct 29, 2020
Property Address	235 APPALACHIAN DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6205
Document Number	0000255152
Instrument Date	Oct 23, 2020
Instrument	255152
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 10, 2020
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	235 APPALACHIAN DR MARTINEZ CA 945536205, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6205

October 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Oct 29, 2020
Property Address	235 APPALACHIAN DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6205
Document Number	0000255150
Map Reference	MB 107 PG 38
Instrument Date	Oct 23, 2020
Instrument	2020-255150
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	235 APPALACHIAN DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6205

Mortgage

Document Number	0000255151
Date	Oct 29, 2020
Instrument	2020-255151

Lender

Name	LAND HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 235 Appalachian Dr was $19,986.

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Municipality	Martinez City
Unified School District	Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,065,000 (-37.28%) Land $630,000 Building $435,000
2025	$19,986.00	$1,697,932 Land $1,299,979 Building $397,953
2023	$19,230.00 (+140.04%)	$1,632,000 Land $1,249,500 Building $382,500
2022	$8,011.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 235 Appalachian Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 235 Appalachian Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF MARTINEZ serves 31,015 people · EPA ID CA0710006
Water Source	Purchased surface water from CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Also Mapped Here	EAST BAY MUD
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 463 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Unwired Fixed Wireless	300 / 25
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon.

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