Solano County property record for 281 W I St, Benicia, CA 94510
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,675 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,255,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $15,420 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0089-041-240 |
| Primary APN | 0089-041-240 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,675 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 869 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Patio Area | 102 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 281 W I ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENICIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94510-3118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BK-BG 00-00 |
| Legal Subdivision | BENICIA |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SOLANO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | VALLEJO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 252000 |
281 W I St is held in a trust since September 2021.
Source: Solano County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 W I ST, BENICIA, CA 94510-3118 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202197092 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022865 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOLANO CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 281 W I ST, BENICIA, CA 94510-3118 |
| Document Number | 0000097092 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 124 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100097092 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,380.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 281 W I ST, BENICIA, CA 94510-3118 |
| Document Number | 0000097093 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100097093 |
| Name | CHEVRON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 W I St was $15,420, down 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 | $1,358,449 (+2%) Land $475,186 Building $883,263 | ||
| 2025 | $15,420.00 (-1.14%) | $1,331,814 Land $465,869 Building $865,945 | |
| 2024 | $15,598.00 (+2.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $15,223.00 (+1.89%) | $1,280,100 Land $447,780 Building $832,320 | $1,381,140 |
| 2022 | $14,940.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 W I 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 281 W I 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 271 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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