Contra Costa County property record for 249 Briar Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,121 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,727 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 154-711-009-6 |
| Primary APN | 154-711-009-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,121 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,206 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 915 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 249 BRIAR DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-5852 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | T05139 L0020 B EX MR |
| Legal Subdivision | ALHAMBRA ESTATES SUB 5139 |
| Legal Tract | 05139 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 321102 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Dec 31, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 3, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000438343 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 249 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 249 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852 |
| Document Number | 0000004445 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-004445 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 249 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 249 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852 |
| Document Number | 0000330565 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-330565 |
| Name | OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
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 | $350,101 (+2%) Land $113,928 Building $236,173 | |
| 2025 | $4,727.00 (+4.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $343,238 (+4.04%) Land $111,695 Building $231,543 |
| 2023 | $4,528.00 (+0.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $329,910 Land $107,358 Building $222,552 |
| 2022 | $4,489.00 |
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 |
| 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.
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 | 0.04% 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 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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