Solano County property record for 37 Hillcrest Ave, Benicia, CA 94510
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $754,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $8,735 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0088-013-170 |
| Primary APN | 0088-013-170 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 37 HILLCREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENICIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94510-2249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | THE HIGHLANDS 1 SUB BLOCK 3 LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HIGHLANDS 1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SOLANO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | VALLEJO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
37 Hillcrest Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Solano County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 141 PANORAMA DR, BENICIA, CA 94510-1629 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jul 24, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202439284 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000060861 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOLANO CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 37 HILLCREST AVE, BENICIA, CA 94510-2249 |
| Document Number | 0000026512 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100026512 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $215.05 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 37 HILLCREST AVE, BENICIA, CA 94510-2249 |
| Document Number | 0000026513 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100026513 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOLANO CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 37 HILLCREST AVE, BENICIA, CA 94510-2249 |
| Document Number | 0000060861 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000060861 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 37 HILLCREST AVE, BENICIA, CA 94510-2249 |
| Document Number | 0000060862 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000060862 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 37 Hillcrest Ave was $8,735, up 44.1% 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 | $769,080 (+2%) Land $229,500 Building $539,580 | ||
| 2025 | $8,735.00 (+44.14%) | $754,000 Land $225,000 Building $529,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,060.00 (+2.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,914.00 (+1.9%) | $496,721 Land $144,394 Building $352,327 | $774,720 |
| 2022 | $5,804.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 37 Hillcrest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 4 in force |
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 37 Hillcrest Ave 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 403 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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