Solano County property record for 488 Townsend Dr, Benicia, CA 94510
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,280 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,791 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $13,567 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0083-543-030 |
| Primary APN | 0083-543-030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,677 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,603 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Lot Area | 7,791 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Garage Area | 637 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 488 TOWNSEND DR |
|---|---|
| City | BENICIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94510-3952 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR |
| Legal Description | SOUTHAMPTON D6 SUB BK-BG 67-01 LOT 175 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHAMPTON D6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 175 |
| Legal Unit | D6 |
| Jurisdiction | SOLANO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | VALLEJO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 252104 |
488 Townsend Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2016.
Source: Solano County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 TOWNSEND DR, BENICIA, CA 94510-3952 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201687688 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOLANO CA |
| Property Address | 488 TOWNSEND DR, BENICIA, CA 94510-3952 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 488 TOWNSEND DR, BENICIA, CA 94510-3952 |
| Document Number | 0000019939 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100019939 |
| Name | NMSI INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Townsend Dr was $13,567, down 1.1% 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 | $1,006,103 (+2%) Land $236,756 Building $769,347 | ||
| 2025 | $13,567.00 (-1.12%) | $986,376 Land $232,114 Building $754,262 | |
| 2024 | $13,721.00 (+1.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $13,458.00 (+1.66%) | $948,075 Land $223,101 Building $724,974 | $1,164,960 |
| 2022 | $13,238.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 Townsend Dr 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 | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 488 Townsend Dr is moderate, ranking above 63% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 63% of the US · lower than 61% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 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 421 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired.
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