Contra Costa County property record for 245 Paula Ct, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,335 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $930,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $11,512 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 164-193-020-9 |
| Primary APN | 164-193-020-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,335 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,335 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Lot Area | 14,400 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 456 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 245 PAULA CT |
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| 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 116 EX MR |
| Legal Subdivision | VIRGINIA HILLS #1 SUB 3000 |
| Legal Tract | 3000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 116 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 321103 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 PAULA CT, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023136054 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000166787 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 245 PAULA CT, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6219 |
| Document Number | 0000136054 |
| Map Reference | MB 87 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-136054 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $1,022,572 (+7.8%) Land $743,886 Building $278,686 | |
| 2025 | $11,512.00 (+11.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $948,600 (+13.5%) Land $729,300 Building $219,300 |
| 2023 | $10,289.00 (+0.83%) | $835,743 Land $643,876 Building $191,867 |
| 2022 | $10,204.00 |
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
| 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.
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.
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 |
| 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 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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