491 Sandy Way, Benicia, CA 94510 Property Records

Solano County property record for 491 Sandy Way, Benicia, CA 94510

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,579 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$955,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill	$11,200 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2025 Mortgage Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0087-051-300`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0087-051-300`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	1,579 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,579 sqft
Family Room	Family Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area	169 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	491 SANDY WAY
City	BENICIA
State	CA
Zip	94510-2620
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	BRIDGEVIEW 1 SUB LOT 18
Legal Subdivision	BRIDGEVIEW 1
Legal Lot Number	18
Legal Unit	1
Jurisdiction	SOLANO CA
Township / Civil Division	VALLEJO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	252108

Owner

491 Sandy Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2023.

Source: Solano County records, as of August 13, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	491 SANDY WAY, BENICIA, CA 94510-2620
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 7, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TRAVIS CU
Aug 21, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC
Aug 4, 2021	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Aug 4, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 21, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 21, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 4, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202335952
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 1, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000082173
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOLANO CA
Property Address	491 SANDY WAY, BENICIA, CA 94510-2620
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 25, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	491 SANDY WAY, BENICIA, CA 94510-2620

Mortgage

Document Number	0000053280
Date	Nov 7, 2025
Instrument	202500053280

Lender

Name	TRAVIS CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	VACAVILLE, CA 95687

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2045

August 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SOLANO CA
Recording Date	Aug 21, 2023
Property Address	491 SANDY WAY, BENICIA, CA 94510-2620
Document Number	0000035952
Map Reference	MB 34 PG 32
Instrument Date	Aug 14, 2023
Instrument	202300035952
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 31, 2023
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,050.50
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	491 SANDY WAY, BENICIA, CA 94510-2620

Mortgage

Document Number	0000035953
Date	Aug 21, 2023
Instrument	202300035953

Lender

Name	CMG MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2053

August 2021: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	SOLANO CA
Recording Date	Aug 4, 2021
Property Address	491 SANDY WAY, BENICIA, CA 94510-2620
Document Number	0000082173
Map Reference	MB 34 PG 32
Instrument Date	Aug 1, 2021
Instrument	202100082173
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

August 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SOLANO CA
Recording Date	Aug 4, 2021
Property Address	491 SANDY WAY, BENICIA, CA 94510-2620
Document Number	0000082175
Map Reference	MB 34 PG 32
Instrument Date	Jul 28, 2021
Instrument	202100082175
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$737.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	491 SANDY WAY, BENICIA, CA 94510-2620

Mortgage

Document Number	0000082176
Date	Aug 4, 2021
Instrument	202100082176

Lender

Name	LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 491 Sandy Way was $11,200 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.1% from the year before.

Source: Solano County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
Municipality	Benicia City
County	Solano County
Unified School District	Benicia Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$993,582 (+2%) Land $296,514 Building $697,068
2025	$11,200.00 (-1.13%) Homeowner's exemption	$974,100 Land $290,700 Building $683,400
2024	$11,328.00 (+39.3%)
2023	$8,132.00 (+1.89%)	$683,400 Land $209,100 Building $474,300	$836,910
2022	$7,981.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 491 Sandy Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 25, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 491 Sandy Way 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	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

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 644 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
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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