Contra Costa County property record for 281 Crestview Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,333 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,119,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $14,334 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage Jun 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 377-310-067-6 |
| Primary APN | 377-310-067-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,333 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,166 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,167 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Cluster |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 618 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 281 CRESTVIEW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-3579 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T7297 L234 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 7297 |
| Legal Tract | 7297 |
| Legal Lot Number | 234 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 320003 |
281 Crestview Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 CRESTVIEW AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3579 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Jun 7, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Jan 26, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202476845 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024810 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 281 CRESTVIEW AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3579 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | TSI TITLE CA INC CERRITOS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000038558 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-038558 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 281 CRESTVIEW AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3579 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000090671 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-090671 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 10, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 281 CRESTVIEW AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3579 |
| Document Number | 0000024810 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24810 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 281 CRESTVIEW AVE MARTINEZ CA 945533579, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3579 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Crestview Ave was $14,334.
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 | Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,141,380 (+2%) Land $570,180 Building $571,200 | |
| 2025 | $14,334.00 | $1,119,000 Land $559,000 Building $560,000 |
| 2023 | $7,362.00 (+2.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $553,969 Land $147,721 Building $406,248 |
| 2022 | $7,177.00 |
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 281 Crestview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1986 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 281 Crestview Ave 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 MARTINEZ serves 31,015 people · EPA ID CA0710006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 596 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 DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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