Contra Costa County property record for 238 Thistle Cir, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 921 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,080 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,719 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 154-553-002-2 |
| Primary APN | 154-553-002-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 921 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 921 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Lot Area | 2,080 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 238 THISTLE CIR |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-5854 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | T04036 L0024 B EX MR |
| Legal Subdivision | HEATHER HILL SUB 4036 |
| Legal Tract | 04036 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 321102 |
238 Thistle Cir, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 THISTLE CIR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5854 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201583111 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000234900 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 238 THISTLE CIR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5854 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 THISTLE CIR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5811 |
| Document Number | 0000263037 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-263037 |
| Name | MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 238 Thistle Cir was $5,719 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Martinez City |
| Unified School District | Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $441,306 (+2%) Land $229,847 Building $211,459 | |
| 2025 | $5,719.00 Homeowner's exemption | $432,654 Land $225,341 Building $207,313 |
| 2023 | $5,484.00 (+0.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $415,856 Land $216,592 Building $199,264 |
| 2022 | $5,437.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 238 Thistle Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1995) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows |
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.
Wildfire risk around 238 Thistle Cir is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 371 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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