2831 Castro St, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 2831 Castro St, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.351 acres (15,300 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$440,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$9,100 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AO (high risk)
APN370-230-014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN370-230-014
Alternative APN
  • 370-230-014-0

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,208 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,208 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Lot Area15,300 sqft (0.351 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address2831 CASTRO ST
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-3215
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionCASTRO ST EXT POR LOTS 1,2 & 3 BLK 184
Legal SubdivisionCASTRO ST EXTEN
Legal Block184
Legal Lot Number1,2,3
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract318000

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address4169 ARTHUR RD, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1403
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 7, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 7, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 3, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021138077
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateMay 7, 2021
Property Address2831 CASTRO ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3215
Document Number0000138077
Map ReferenceMB 12 PG 271
Instrument DateMay 5, 2021
Instrument2021-138077
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1661 ARMSTRONG CT, CONCORD, CA 94521-1821

Mortgage

Document Number0000138078
DateMay 7, 2021
Instrument2021-138078
Lender
NameROBERT L LAFLEUR REVOCABLE TRUST
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityMartinez City
Unified School DistrictMartinez Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$706,608 (+2%) Land $485,794 Building $220,814
2025$9,100.00 (+6.47%)$692,754 (+4.04%) Land $476,269 Building $216,485
2023$8,547.00 (+1.67%)$665,856 Land $457,776 Building $208,080
2022$8,407.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AO
high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 109 policies
Nearby Flood Policies109 in force
Nearby Flood Claims32 (1980–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 32
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2019
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides, Jan 2006 · 12 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides, Jan 1997 · 5 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide, Jan 1982 · 6 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 47% of the US · lower than 72% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.08% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 MARTINEZ
serves 31,015 people · EPA ID CA0710006
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
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 358 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Fiber · Cable in parts of the area
1,500 / 1,500
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Unwired.

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