Contra Costa County property record for 3940 Raap Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,434 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,825 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $382,000 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $7,233 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Line of Credit Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 370-063-011-8 |
| Primary APN | 370-063-011-8 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,434 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,434 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 6,825 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 3940 RAAP AVE |
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| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-3831 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | MERRITHEW ESTATES #1 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERRITHEW ESTATES #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| 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 |
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| Mailing Address | 3940 RAAP AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3831 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit FIREFIGHTERS FIRST FCU |
| Nov 2, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage 1ST NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013157979 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000259380 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3940 RAAP AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3831 |
| Document Number | 0000094427 |
| Map Reference | MB 52 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 094427 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | MONARCH TITLE COMPANY INC, MONARCH TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 3940 RAAP AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3831 |
| Document Number | 0000094428 |
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| Date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 094428 |
| Name | FIREFIGHTERS FIRST FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Sep 28, 2050 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3940 RAAP AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3831 |
| Document Number | 0000259380 |
| Map Reference | MB 52 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-259380 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3940 RAAP AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3831 |
| Document Number | 0000259381 |
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| Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-259381 |
| Name | 1ST NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2035 |
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 | $544,500 (+2%) Land $276,325 Building $268,175 | |
| 2025 | $7,233.00 (+6.46%) | $533,824 (+4.04%) Land $270,907 Building $262,917 |
| 2023 | $6,794.00 (+1.65%) | $513,097 Land $260,389 Building $252,708 |
| 2022 | $6,684.00 |
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 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 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 | High above 73% of the US · above 49% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% 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 | 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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