274 James Ct, Benicia, CA 94510 Property Records

Solano County property record for 274 James Ct, Benicia, CA 94510

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,735 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size	0.26 acres (11,325 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$948,500 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill	$10,724 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2023 Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0087-402-270`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0087-402-270`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	1,735 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,735 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1975
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Lot Area	11,325 sqft (0.26 acres)
Garage Area	500 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area	200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	274 JAMES CT
City	BENICIA
State	CA
Zip	94510-1806
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SOUTHAMPTON 14 SUB LOT 371
Legal Subdivision	SOUTHAMPTON 14
Legal Lot Number	371
Legal Unit	14
Jurisdiction	SOLANO CA
Township / Civil Division	VALLEJO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	252106

Owner

274 James Ct is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2026.

Source: Solano County records, as of August 13, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	274 JAMES CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 16, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jan 23, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Nov 9, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Jul 26, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage 1ST NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CU
Mar 12, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Apr 30, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 16, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 16, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 9, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202633652
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 26, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc	0000092502
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SOLANO CA
Recording Date	Jul 16, 2026
Property Address	274 JAMES CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806
Document Number	0000033652
Instrument Date	Jul 1, 2026
Instrument	202633652
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 28, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$105,378.35
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	274 JAMES CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806

Mortgage

Document Number	0000033653,
Date	Jul 16, 2026
Instrument	202633653

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.48%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

January 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOLANO CA
Property Address	274 JAMES CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 28, 2023
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	274 JAMES CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002977
Date	Jan 23, 2023
Instrument	202300002977

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2053

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.15%
Type Change Date	Feb 1, 2030
Change Frequency	Monthly
Min Rate At Change	3.95%
Max Rate At Change	10.9%
Index	1-Year T-Bill
Max Rate	10.9%

November 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SOLANO CA
Recording Date	Nov 9, 2022
Property Address	274 JAMES CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806
Document Number	0000071860
Map Reference	MB 29 PG 49
Instrument Date	Oct 31, 2022
Instrument	202200071860
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 23, 2022
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$979.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	274 JAMES CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOLANO CA
Property Address	274 JAMES CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 8, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	274 JAMES CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806

Mortgage

Document Number	0000049736
Date	Jul 26, 2022
Instrument	202200049736

Lender

Name	1ST NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	MARTINEZ, CA 94553

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	85 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2029

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOLANO CA
Property Address	274 JAMES CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020742
Date	Mar 12, 2020
Instrument	202000020742

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Feb 25, 2050

April 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SOLANO CA
Recording Date	Apr 30, 2019
Property Address	274 JAMES CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806
Document Number	0000025302
Instrument Date	Apr 11, 2019
Instrument	25302
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 9, 2019
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$742.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	274 JAMES CT BENICIA CA 945101806, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 274 James Ct was $10,724, down 1.1% from the year before.

Source: Solano County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
Municipality	Benicia City
County	Solano County
Unified School District	Benicia Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$944,474 (+2%) Land $328,974 Building $615,500
2025	$10,724.00 (-1.14%)	$925,956 Land $322,524 Building $603,432
2024	$10,848.00 (+25.98%)
2023	$8,611.00 (+1.89%)	$723,734 Land $214,439 Building $509,295	$785,520
2022	$8,451.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 274 James Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 25, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 274 James Ct 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 381 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, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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