Contra Costa County property record for 3838 Raap Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,168 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,825 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,821 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 370-072-027-3 |
| Primary APN | 370-072-027-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,168 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,168 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 6,825 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 3838 RAAP AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-3828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | RAAP #1 POR LOT 27 POR 1 MERRITHEW EST #1 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAAP 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 318000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3838 RAAP AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3828 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 22, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021252820 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021373 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3838 RAAP AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3828 |
| Document Number | 0000252820 |
| Map Reference | VOL 42 PG 23 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-252820 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 513 CLAYTON AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3229 |
| Document Number | 0000252821 |
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| Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-252821 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3838 RAAP AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3828 |
| Document Number | 0000021373 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21373 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 3838 RAAP AVE MARTINEZ CA 945533828, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3828 |
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 | Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $655,000 (-3.11%) Land $421,071 Building $233,929 | |
| 2025 | $8,821.00 (+6.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $676,000 (+3.52%) Land $434,572 Building $241,428 |
| 2023 | $8,319.00 (-6.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $653,000 Land $420,000 Building $233,000 |
| 2022 | $8,869.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 109 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 109 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 32 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2019 |
| Claims by Event |
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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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · lower than 66% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 MARTINEZ serves 31,015 people · EPA ID CA0710006 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 335 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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