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252 Explorer Way, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 252 Explorer Way, Martinez, CA 94553 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Square Footage2,271 sqft Living Area
Lot Size12,142 sqft (0.279 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$910,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$12,591.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN159-170-042
Alternative APN
  • 159-170-042-0

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area2,271 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,061 sqft 1st Floor
2nd Floor1,210 sqft 2nd Floor
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2004
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Lot Area12,142 sqft (0.279 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area486 sqft Garage

Location & Zoning

Street Address252 EXPLORER WAY
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-3604
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionT8738 L7
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION 8738
Legal Tract8738
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Minor Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1003
Census Tract320004

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 159-170-042

Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address252 EXPLORER WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3604
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 20, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 27, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Dec 18, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 18, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 25, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2021300428
Last Transfer DateNov 17, 2023
Transfer Doc0000124454
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateNov 20, 2023
Property Address252 EXPLORER WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3604
Document Number0000124454
Map ReferenceMB 646 PG 11
Instrument DateNov 17, 2023
Instrument2023-124454
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 05, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Revocable Trust
Address252 EXPLORER WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3604

October 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateOct 27, 2021
Property Address252 EXPLORER WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3604
Document Number0000300428
Map ReferenceMB 464 PG 11
Instrument DateOct 21, 2021
Instrument2021-300428
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address252 EXPLORER WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3604

Mortgage

Document Number0000300429
DateOct 27, 2021
Instrument2021-300429
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2051

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateDec 18, 2017
Property Address252 EXPLORER WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3604
Document Number0000236507
Instrument DateDec 07, 2017
Instrument236507
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 03, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address252 EXPLORER WAY MARTINEZ CA 945533604, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3604

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateDec 18, 2017
Property Address252 EXPLORER WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3604
Document Number0000236506
Instrument DateDec 07, 2017
Instrument236506
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 03, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address252 EXPLORER WAY MARTINEZ CA 945533604, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3604

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
Unified School DistrictMartinez Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$985,012 (+2%) Land $541,216 Building $443,796
2025$12,591.00 (+6.88%) Homeowner's exemption$965,699 (+4.04%) Land $530,604 Building $435,095
2023$11,780.00 (+2.38%) Homeowner's exemption$928,200 Land $510,000 Building $418,200
2022$11,506.00

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