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253 Benham Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 253 Benham Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1981
Square Footage2,114 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,910 sqft (0.182 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$459,000 (2001)
Tax Bill$8,631.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN164-461-010-5
Alternative APN
  • 164-461-010

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Building Area2,114 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,549 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,293 sqft 1st Floor
2nd Floor821 sqft 2nd Floor
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1981
Architectural StyleContemporary Style
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialWood Shingle Roof
Lot Area7,910 sqft (0.182 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area435 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address253 BENHAM DR
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-6043
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionT05096 L0009 B
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION 5096
Legal Tract05096
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Minor Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2012
Census Tract321103

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 164-461-010-5

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address253 BENHAM DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6043
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 04, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 04, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2001117755
Last Transfer DateDec 14, 2021
Transfer Doc0000014013
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJan 24, 2022
Property Address253 BENHAM DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6043
Document Number0000014013
Map ReferenceMB 206 PG 44
Instrument DateDec 14, 2021
Instrument2022-014013
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 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 Trust
Address253 BENHAM DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6043

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityMartinez City
Unified School DistrictMount Diablo 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$705,452 (+2%) Land $430,346 Building $275,106
2025$8,631.00 (+4.13%) Homeowner's exemption$691,620 (+4.04%) Land $421,908 Building $269,712
2023$8,289.00 (+0.85%) Homeowner's exemption$664,766 Land $405,526 Building $259,240
2022$8,219.00

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