Contra Costa County property record for 261 Briar Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,121 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $808,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $11,388 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Mar 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 154-711-012 |
| Primary APN | 154-711-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,121 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,206 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 915 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 261 BRIAR DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-5852 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | T05139 L0023 B EX MR |
| Legal Subdivision | ALHAMBRA ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | 05139 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 321102 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Mar 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STONEGATE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201752930 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000180256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 261 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852 |
| Document Number | 0000276772 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 261 BRIAR DR MARTINEZ CA 945535852, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852 |
| Document Number | 0000276772 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 276772 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 16, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 261 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852 |
| Document Number | 0000052930 |
| Map Reference | MB205 PG37 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-052930 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 261 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5852 |
| Document Number | 0000052931 |
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| Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-052931 |
| Name | STONEGATE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Martinez City |
| Unified School District | Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $956,502 (+2%) Land $591,897 Building $364,605 | |
| 2025 | $11,388.00 (+4.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $937,748 (+4.04%) Land $580,292 Building $357,456 |
| 2023 | $10,945.00 (+0.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $901,336 Land $557,759 Building $343,577 |
| 2022 | $10,852.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1995) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 371 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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