Contra Costa County property record for 501 Elderwood Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,782 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $12,617 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Line of Credit Nov 2023 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 155-450-005-6 |
| Primary APN | 155-450-005-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,782 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,277 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,782 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 495 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 501 ELDERWOOD DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-6613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | T05127 L0054 B |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 5127 |
| Legal Tract | 05127 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 321102 |
501 Elderwood Dr is held in a trust since July 2022.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 ELDERWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6613 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMERICA BANK |
| Nov 2, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIBANK NA |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022111929 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 501 ELDERWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6613 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 ELDERWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6613 |
| Document Number | 0000104566 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 104566 |
| Name | COMERICA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1717 MAIN ST, DALLAS, TX 75201 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 7, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 501 ELDERWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6613 |
| Document Number | 0000118747 |
| Map Reference | MB 230 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-118747 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 501 ELDERWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6613 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 501 ELDERWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6613 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000128648 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-128648 |
| Name | CITIBANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 18, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 501 ELDERWOOD DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-6613 |
| Document Number | 0000111929 |
| Map Reference | MB 230 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-111929 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1017 2ND ST APT 4, 4, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-3934 |
| Document Number | 0000111930 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-111930 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Elderwood Dr was $12,617.
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 | Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,061,207 (+2%) Land $689,785 Building $371,422 | |
| 2025 | $12,617.00 | $1,040,400 Land $676,260 Building $364,140 |
| 2023 | $12,131.00 (+129.84%) | $1,000,000 Land $650,000 Building $350,000 |
| 2022 | $5,278.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 501 Elderwood Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1983–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
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 501 Elderwood Dr is low, with 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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.
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 |
| 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 368 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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