Contra Costa County property record for 516 Ward St, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,703 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Sep 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,285 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Transfer Mar 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 373-213-002 |
| Primary APN | 373-213-002 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,703 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,703 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Street Address | 516 WARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-1649 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL SURVEY LOT 3 BLK 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTINEZ |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 316000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 150 LEONARD DR, CONCORD, CA 94518-1241 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 8, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 7, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BAYSIERRA FINANCIAL INC BAYSIERRA FINANCIAL INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1999239517 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 24, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000051000 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 516 WARD ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1649 |
| Document Number | 0000069817 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021-069817 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 516 WARD ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1649 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 516 WARD ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1649 |
| Document Number | 0000069818 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021-069818 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 150 LEONARD DR, CONCORD, CA 94518-1241 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 516 WARD ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1649 |
| Document Number | 0000063691 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 516 WARD ST MARTINEZ CA 945531649, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1649 |
| Document Number | 0000063691 |
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| Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 63691 |
| Name | BAYSIERRA FINANCIAL INC BAYSIERRA FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SANTA ROSA, CA 95405 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Apr 11, 2020 |
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 | $203,378 (+2%) Land $62,694 Building $140,684 | |
| 2025 | $3,285.00 (+4.62%) | $199,391 (+4.04%) Land $61,465 Building $137,926 |
| 2023 | $3,140.00 (+0.22%) | $191,650 Land $59,079 Building $132,571 |
| 2022 | $3,133.00 |
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 AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 42 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 42 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1982–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| 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 | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | 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 371 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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