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278 James Ct, Benicia, CA 94510 Property Records

Solano County property record for 278 James Ct, Benicia, CA 94510

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,569 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$470,000 (May 2013)
Tax Bill$6,707 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Mortgage
Mar 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0087-402-290

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0087-402-290

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,569 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,444 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1975
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Lot Area8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area156 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address278 JAMES CT
CityBENICIA
StateCA
Zip94510-1806
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSOUTHAMPTON 14 SUB BK-BG 29-49 LOT 369
Legal SubdivisionSOUTHAMPTON 14
Legal Lot Number369
Legal Unit14
JurisdictionSOLANO CA
Township / Civil DivisionVALLEJO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract252106

Owner

278 James Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2020.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address278 JAMES CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 13, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Mar 11, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CALIBER HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 22, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 22, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201351481
Last Transfer DateMar 6, 2020
Transfer Doc0000020103
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSOLANO CA
Property Address278 JAMES CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address278 JAMES CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806

Mortgage

Document Number0000103390
DateNov 13, 2020
Instrument202000103390
Lender
NameCALIBER HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueDec 1, 2035

March 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOLANO CA
Recording DateMar 11, 2020
Property Address278 JAMES CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806
Document Number0000020103
Instrument DateMar 6, 2020
Instrument20103
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 26, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address278 JAMES CT BENICIA CA 945101806, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806

Mortgage

Document Number20104
DateMar 11, 2020
Instrument20104
Lender
NameCALIBER HM LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueMar 10, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 James Ct was $6,707, down 1.1% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
MunicipalityBenicia City
CountySolano County
Unified School DistrictBenicia Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$590,333 (+2%) Land $157,001 Building $433,332
2025$6,707.00 (-1.15%)$578,759 Land $153,923 Building $424,836
2024$6,785.00 (+2.46%)
2023$6,622.00 (+1.89%)$556,287 Land $147,947 Building $408,340$1,037,070
2022$6,499.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 278 James Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 278 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCITY OF BENICIA
serves 27,131 people · EPA ID CA4810001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2023
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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