Contra Costa County property record for 253 Briar Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
| Square Footage | 2,455 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $298,000 (2004) |
| Tax Bill | $9,622.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 154-711-010-4 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,455 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,513 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 942 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft Garage |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 253 BRIAR DR |
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| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-5852 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T05139 L0021 B EX MR |
| Legal Subdivision | ALHAMBRA ESTATES SUB 5139 |
| Legal Tract | 05139 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 321102 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 154-711-010-4
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Jun 21, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 20, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2004153165 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000177825 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 253 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852 |
| Document Number | 0000177825 |
| Map Reference | MB 205 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-177825 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 253 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 253 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852 |
| Document Number | 0000177823 |
| Map Reference | MB 205 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-177823 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship |
| Address | 253 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852 |
| Document Number | 0000177824 |
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| Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-177824 |
| Name | NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 253 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852 |
| Document Number | 0000137460 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 02, 2019 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 253 BRIAR DR MARTINEZ CA 945535852, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852 |
| Document Number | 0000137460 |
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| Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 137460 |
| Name | OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
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| Address | FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 25, 2049 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Martinez City |
| Unified School District | Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $795,794 (+2%) Land $457,487 Building $338,307 | |
| 2025 | $9,622.00 (+4.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $780,191 (+4.04%) Land $448,517 Building $331,674 |
| 2023 | $9,244.00 (+0.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $749,897 Land $431,101 Building $318,796 |
| 2022 | $9,166.00 |
253 Briar Dr is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Contra Costa County (06013C), updated October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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