Contra Costa County property record for 315 Thistle Cir, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $678,500 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,378 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Transfer Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 154-603-004-8 |
| Primary APN | 154-603-004-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,588 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 964 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,080 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 491 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 491 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 315 THISTLE CIR |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-5812 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4387 LOT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 4387 HEATHER HILL |
| Legal Tract | 4387 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 321102 |
315 Thistle Cir, a townhouse, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2021.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 315 THISTLE CIR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5812 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 23, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021207677 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 30, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002091 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 315 THISTLE CIR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5812 |
| Document Number | 0000166320 |
| Map Reference | MB 158 PG 4-6 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-166320 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Revocable Trust |
| Address | 315 THISTLE CIR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5812 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 315 THISTLE CIR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5812 |
| Document Number | 0000207677 |
| Map Reference | MB 158 PG 4-6 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-207677 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 315 THISTLE CIR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5812 |
| Document Number | 0000207678 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-207678 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 315 Thistle Cir was $8,378 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $630,000 (-5.97%) Land $359,496 Building $270,504 | |
| 2025 | $8,378.00 Homeowner's exemption | $670,000 Land $382,321 Building $287,679 |
| 2023 | $8,169.00 (-3.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $655,000 Land $374,000 Building $281,000 |
| 2022 | $8,508.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 315 Thistle Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 Claims | 2 (1982–1995) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows |
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 risk around 315 Thistle Cir is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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 371 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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