Contra Costa County property record for 524 Arch St, Martinez, CA 94553 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,090 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $490,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,696 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Second Mortgage Feb 2021 Mortgage + 6 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 372-212-010-6 |
| Primary APN | 372-212-010-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,090 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,150 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Area | 194 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 524 ARCH ST |
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| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-3241 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGGINS TRACT LOTS 11 & 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGGINS |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 318000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 372-212-010-6
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 ARCH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3241 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage BUTTON FINANCE INC |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Oct 03, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STONECASTLE LAND AND HOME FINANCIAL INC |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| May 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Jan 19, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 24, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 24, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015264321 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 10, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000156063 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 524 ARCH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3241 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | BCHH |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 524 ARCH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3241 |
| Document Number | 0000029717 |
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| Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026- 029717 |
| Name | BUTTON FINANCE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 50 MAIN ST # 1053, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10606 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 524 ARCH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3241 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 524 ARCH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3241 |
| Document Number | 0000059608 |
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| Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-059608 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 524 ARCH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3241 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 524 ARCH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3241 |
| Document Number | 0000077070 |
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| Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-077070 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOLSOM, CA 95630 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 524 ARCH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3241 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 524 ARCH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3241 |
| Document Number | 0000097620 |
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| Date | Oct 03, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0097620 |
| Name | STONECASTLE LAND AND HOME FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 370 DIABLO RD STE 101, DANVILLE, CA 94526 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 524 ARCH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3241 |
| Document Number | 0000009988 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 17 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026- 009988 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 524 ARCH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3241 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 524 ARCH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3241 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000027515 |
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| Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-027515 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 524 ARCH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3241 |
| Document Number | 0000076185 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 04, 2019 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES, WFG LENDER SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 524 ARCH ST MARTINEZ CA 945533241, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3241 |
| Document Number | 0000076185 |
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| Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 76185 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33634 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 524 ARCH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3241 |
| Document Number | 0000010855 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 04, 2019 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 524 ARCH ST MARTINEZ CA 945533241, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3241 |
| Document Number | 0000010855 |
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| Date | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10855 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 24, 2049 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Martinez City |
| Unified School District | Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $591,655 (+2%) Land $434,687 Building $156,968 | |
| 2025 | $7,696.00 (+6.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $580,055 (+4.04%) Land $426,164 Building $153,891 |
| 2023 | $7,226.00 (+1.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $557,532 Land $409,616 Building $147,916 |
| 2022 | $7,107.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Contra Costa County (06013C), updated October 12, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060133180003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 109 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 109 in force 82 of 109 on primary residences |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 32 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2019 |
| Flood Events |
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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · above 26% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,316 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
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