Solano County property record for 286 James Ct, Benicia, CA 94510
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,454 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,147 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,545 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0087-393-020 |
| Primary APN | 0087-393-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,454 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,454 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Lot Area | 9,147 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 156 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 286 JAMES CT |
|---|---|
| City | BENICIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94510-1806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTHAMPTON 14 SUB BK-BG 29-49 LOT 365 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHAMPTON 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 365 |
| Legal Unit | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | SOLANO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | VALLEJO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 252106 |
286 James Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Solano County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 286 JAMES CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201633613 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000033613 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOLANO CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 286 JAMES CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806 |
| Document Number | 0000041779 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 41779 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 286 JAMES CT BENICIA CA 945101806, BENICIA, CA 94510-1806 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 286 James Ct was $4,545 with a homeowner's exemption, 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 | $406,834 (+2%) Land $134,972 Building $271,862 | ||
| 2025 | $4,545.00 (-1.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $398,858 Land $132,326 Building $266,532 | |
| 2024 | $4,596.00 (+2.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,484.00 (+1.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $383,372 Land $127,189 Building $256,183 | $724,770 |
| 2022 | $4,399.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 286 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.
The area around 286 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.
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 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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