Contra Costa County property record for 265 Benham Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
| Square Footage | 2,675 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 30,400 sqft (0.698 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $528,000 (2011) |
| Tax Bill | $10,393.00 (2025) |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 164-461-005-5
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 265 BENHAM DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6043 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 05, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Oct 01, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STEARNS LENDING LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2011186068 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000223443 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 265 BENHAM DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6043 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000141899 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 05, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-141899 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 27, 2048 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 01, 2020 |
| Property Address | 265 BENHAM DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6043 |
| Document Number | 0000223443 |
| Map Reference | MB 206 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-223443 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 265 BENHAM DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6043 |
| Document Number | 0000223444 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 01, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-223444 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2050 |
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 | $864,190 (+2%) Land $435,594 Building $428,596 | |
| 2025 | $10,393.00 (+4.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $847,246 (+4.04%) Land $427,053 Building $420,193 |
| 2023 | $9,987.00 (+0.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $814,348 Land $410,471 Building $403,877 |
| 2022 | $9,903.00 |
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 | 164-461-005-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,675 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 2,495 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 180 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Lot Area | 30,400 sqft (0.698 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 748 sqft Garage |
| Heating System | Central Heating |
|---|
| Street Address | 265 BENHAM DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-6043 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T05096 L0014 B |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 5096 |
| Legal Tract | 05096 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 321103 |
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