Contra Costa County property record for 305 Ward St, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $10,203 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 373-224-008-4 |
| Primary APN | 373-224-008-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,159 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,159 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 392 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 305 WARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-1553 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL SURVEY LOT 5 BLK 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTINEZ |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1049 |
| Census Tract | 316000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 373-224-008-4
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5652 LIKINS AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5730 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 05, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 05, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 05, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 21, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202167324 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000158310 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 305 WARD ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1553 |
| Document Number | 0000158310 |
| Map Reference | MB D PG 83 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-158310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 5652 LINKINS AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5730 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 05, 2021 |
| Property Address | 305 WARD ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1553 |
| Document Number | 0000067324 |
| Map Reference | MB D PG 83 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-067324 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5652 LIKINS AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5730 |
| Document Number | 0000067325 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-067325 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Martinez City |
| Unified School District | Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $772,854 (+2%) Land $552,040 Building $220,814 | |
| 2025 | $10,203.00 (+6.2%) | $757,701 (+4.04%) Land $541,216 Building $216,485 |
| 2023 | $9,607.00 (-1.67%) | $728,280 Land $520,200 Building $208,080 |
| 2022 | $9,770.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 12, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 42 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 42 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1982–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 68% of the US · above 43% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired.
Based on FCC filings for 348 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MARTINEZ serves 31,015 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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