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257 Briar Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 257 Briar Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Square Footage1,719 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$664,500 (2016)
Tax Bill$9,523.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN154-711-011-2
Alternative APN
  • 154-711-011

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area1,719 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,247 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,719 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Architectural StyleRanch Style
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialWood Shingle Roof
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area528 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address257 BRIAR DR
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-5852
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionT05139 L0022 B EX MR
Legal Subdivision5139 ALHAMBRA ESTATES
Legal Tract05139
Legal Lot Number22
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Minor Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3006
Census Tract321102

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 154-711-011-2

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

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address257 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 12, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SUMMIT FUNDING INC
Oct 06, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 06, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 19, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 19, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 27, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2016191472
Last Transfer DateSep 22, 2020
Transfer Doc0000228338
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address257 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000089036
DateMay 12, 2020
Instrument2020-089036
Lender
NameSUMMIT FUNDING INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSACRAMENTO, CA 95815
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2050

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateOct 06, 2020
Property Address257 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852
Document Number0000228338
Instrument DateSep 22, 2020
Instrument228338
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2020
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
Address257 BRIAR DR MARTINEZ CA 945535852, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateOct 06, 2020
Property Address257 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852
Document Number0000228339
Instrument DateSep 22, 2020
Instrument228339
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address257 BRIAR DR MARTINEZ CA 945535852, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852

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
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$786,625 (+2%) Land $544,543 Building $242,082
2025$9,523.00 (+4.09%) Homeowner's exemption$771,202 (+4.04%) Land $533,866 Building $237,336
2023$9,149.00 (+0.86%) Homeowner's exemption$741,258 Land $513,137 Building $228,121
2022$9,071.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Contra Costa County (06013C), updated October 12, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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