Contra Costa County property record for 527 Francis Ct, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,854 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $9,648 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 164-281-015-2 |
| Primary APN | 164-281-015-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,854 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 658 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,550 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 496 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 527 FRANCIS CT |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-5928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3382 LOT 15 EX MR |
| Legal Subdivision | VIRGINIA HILLS UNIT #3 |
| Legal Tract | 3382 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 321103 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 527 FRANCIS CT, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003616541 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000329141 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $761,353 (+2%) Land $532,515 Building $228,838 | |
| 2025 | $9,648.00 (+6.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $746,425 (+4.04%) Land $522,074 Building $224,351 |
| 2023 | $9,059.00 (+1.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $717,442 Land $501,802 Building $215,640 |
| 2022 | $8,908.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 70% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 |
| Also Mapped Here | EAST BAY MUD |
| 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 548 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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