Solano County property record for 271 W J St, Benicia, CA 94510
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,662 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,550 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0087-162-160 |
| Primary APN | 0087-162-160 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,662 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Patio Area | 169 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 271 W J ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENICIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94510-3132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BK-BG 00-00 |
| Legal Subdivision | BENICIA |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SOLANO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | VALLEJO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 252000 |
271 W J St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2012.
Source: Solano County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 271 W J ST, BENICIA, CA 94510-3132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201255335 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018184 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 271 W J St was $2,550 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Solano County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Benicia City |
| County | Solano County |
| Unified School District | Benicia Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $217,620 (-3.89%) Land $73,000 Building $144,620 | ||
| 2025 | $2,550.00 (+1.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $226,428 Land $75,000 Building $151,428 | |
| 2024 | $2,522.00 (-6.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,694.00 (+2.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $232,733 Land $78,000 Building $154,733 | $869,670 |
| 2022 | $2,631.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 271 W J St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 25, 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 Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1998–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2009 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 271 W J St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CITY OF BENICIA serves 27,131 people · EPA ID CA4810001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 644 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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