238 Paula Ct, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 238 Paula Ct, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,386 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	0.169 acres (7,350 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$815,000 (Mar 2020)
Tax Bill	$10,947 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Sale Dec 2020 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`164-193-017-5`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`164-193-017-5`
Alternative APN	`164-193-017`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,386 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,837 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,386 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Effective Year Built	Effective 1963
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	7,350 sqft (0.169 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	451 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	238 PAULA CT
City	MARTINEZ
State	CA
Zip	94553-6219
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	TRACT 3000 LOT 113 EX MR
Legal Subdivision	VIRGINIA HILLS 1 SUB 3000
Legal Tract	3000
Legal Lot Number	113
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1002
Census Tract	321103

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	238 PAULA CT, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6219
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Life Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 22, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Dec 18, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT FUNDING INC
Mar 24, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT FUNDING INC
Dec 23, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Dec 23, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 21, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202055844
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 18, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc	0000286713
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Jul 22, 2026
Property Address	238 PAULA CT, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6219
Document Number	0000077391
Instrument Date	Jul 9, 2026
Instrument	202677391
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 6, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Life Tenant
Address	238 PAULA CT, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6219

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	238 PAULA CT, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6219
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	238 PAULA CT, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6219

Mortgage

Document Number	0000318047
Date	Dec 18, 2020
Instrument	2020-318047

Lender

Name	SUMMIT FUNDING INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SACRAMENTO, CA 95815

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

March 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Mar 24, 2020
Property Address	238 PAULA CT, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6219
Document Number	0000055844
Map Reference	MB 87 PG 3
Instrument Date	Mar 12, 2020
Instrument	2020-055844
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 27, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment 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	Tenants in Common
Address	238 PAULA CT, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6219

Mortgage

Document Number	0000055845
Date	Mar 24, 2020
Instrument	2020-055845

Lender

Name	SUMMIT FUNDING INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2050

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Dec 23, 2019
Property Address	238 PAULA CT, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6219
Document Number	0000230618
Instrument Date	Dec 20, 2019
Instrument	230618
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 7, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	238 PAULA CT MARTINEZ CA 945536219, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6219

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Dec 23, 2019
Property Address	238 PAULA CT, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6219
Document Number	0000230619
Instrument Date	Dec 20, 2019
Instrument	230619
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 7, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	238 PAULA CT MARTINEZ CA 945536219, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6219

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$909,141 (+2%) Land $624,688 Building $284,453
2025	$10,947.00 (+4.03%)	$891,316 (+4.04%) Land $612,440 Building $278,876
2023	$10,523.00 (+0.83%)	$856,707 Land $588,659 Building $268,048
2022	$10,436.00

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

Flood

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

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
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 548 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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