Contra Costa County property record for 261 Benham Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
| Square Footage | 2,608 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 34,000 sqft (0.781 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $1,288,500 (2025) |
| Tax Bill | $14,978.00 (2025) |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 164-461-006-3
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 BENHAM DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6043 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BARRETT FINANCIAL GROUP LLC |
| Aug 03, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF THE WEST |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 03, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2025138514 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000074029 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 261 BENHAM DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6043 |
| Document Number | 0000062403 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202662403 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner, 167 |
| Address | 261 BENHAM DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6043 |
| Document Number | 0000062403, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202662403 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.36% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Property Address | 261 BENHAM DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6043 |
| Document Number | 0000138514 |
| Map Reference | MB 206 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 138514 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 261 BENHAM DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6043 |
| Document Number | 0000138515 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 138515 |
| Name | BARRETT FINANCIAL GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2056 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 03, 2023 |
| Property Address | 261 BENHAM DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6043 |
| Document Number | 0000074030 |
| Map Reference | MB 206 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-074030 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship |
| Address | 261 BENHAM DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6043 |
| Document Number | 0000074031 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 03, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-074031 |
| Name | BANK OF THE WEST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 362 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2053 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Martinez City |
| Unified School District | Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,288,500 (+3.12%) Land $700,000 Building $588,500 | |
| 2025 | $14,978.00 (+206.55%) | $1,249,500 (+248.12%) Land $739,500 Building $510,000 |
| 2023 | $4,886.00 (+0.85%) | $358,926 Land $93,388 Building $265,538 |
| 2022 | $4,845.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | High above 74% of the US · above 50% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 284 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 164-461-006-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,608 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,668 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 940 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Lot Area | 34,000 sqft (0.781 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft Garage |
| Street Address | 261 BENHAM DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-6043 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T05096 L0013 B |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 5096 |
| Legal Tract | 05096 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 321103 |
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