44 Rutherford Ln, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 44 Rutherford Ln, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,262 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size	0.24 acres (10,454 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$225,000 (Sep 2009)
Tax Bill	$4,269 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2017 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`159-200-026-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`159-200-026-7`
Alternative APN	`159-200-026`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,262 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,262 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1962
Effective Year Built	Effective 1972
Lot Area	10,454 sqft (0.24 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	452 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	44 RUTHERFORD LN
City	MARTINEZ
State	CA
Zip	94553-3628
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R7
Legal Description	POR RO LAS JUNTAS
Legal Subdivision	LAS JUNTAS RHO
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1019
Census Tract	320004

Owner

44 Rutherford Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2009.

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	44 RUTHERFORD LN, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3628
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 13, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
Sep 3, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jul 29, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Nov 6, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FIRST FED'L BK/KANSAS CITY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 11, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 11, 2009 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 3, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2009217587
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 13, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc	0000184681
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	44 RUTHERFORD LN, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3628
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008130
Date	Jan 13, 2017
Instrument	2017-008130

Lender

Name	SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CERRITOS, CA 90703

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2047

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	44 RUTHERFORD LN, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3628
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	TITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000192551
Date	Sep 3, 2020
Instrument	2020-192551

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	44 RUTHERFORD LN, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3628
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	44 RUTHERFORD LN, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3628

Mortgage

Document Number	0000212726
Date	Jul 29, 2021
Instrument	2021-212726

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	44 RUTHERFORD LN, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3628
Document Number	0000201031
Instrument Date	Nov 6, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 21, 2019
Title Company	TIMIOS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	44 RUTHERFORD LN MARTINEZ CA 945533628, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3628

Mortgage

Document Number	0000201031
Date	Nov 12, 2019
Instrument	201031

Lender

Name	FIRST FED'L BK/KANSAS CITY
Address	KANSAS CITY, MO 64120

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 11, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 44 Rutherford Ln was $4,269 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Unified School District	Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$296,098 (+2%) Land $186,627 Building $109,471
2025	$4,269.00 Homeowner's exemption	$290,293 Land $182,968 Building $107,325
2023	$4,041.00 (+2.59%) Homeowner's exemption	$279,022 Land $175,864 Building $103,158
2022	$3,939.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 44 Rutherford Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.

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
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides

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

Wildfire risk around 44 Rutherford Ln is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 244 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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