537 Francis Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 537 Francis Dr, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,709 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size	0.273 acres (11,900 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$399,000 (Dec 2001)
Tax Bill	$7,805 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2017 Line of Credit Oct 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`164-281-019-4`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`164-281-019-4`
Alternative APN	`164-281-019`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,709 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,709 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1969
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Lot Area	11,900 sqft (0.273 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	460 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	537 FRANCIS DR
City	MARTINEZ
State	CA
Zip	94553-5938
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	TRACT 3382 LOT 19 EX MR
Legal Subdivision	SUBDIVISION 3382
Legal Tract	3382
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1011
Census Tract	321103

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

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

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	537 FRANCIS DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5938
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 27, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA
Oct 29, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT FUNDING INC
Dec 29, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 5, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 5, 2001 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 14, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2001374313
Last Transfer Date	Nov 26, 2012
Transfer Doc	0000306108
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	537 FRANCIS DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5938
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000134744
Date	Jul 27, 2017
Instrument	2017-134744

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	CINCINNATI, OH 45202

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	359 Months
Due	Jun 28, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	537 FRANCIS DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5938
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	537 FRANCIS DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5938

Mortgage

Document Number	0000304024
Date	Oct 29, 2021
Instrument	2021-304024

Lender

Name	SUMMIT FUNDING INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SACRAMENTO, CA 95815

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	537 FRANCIS DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5938
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	537 FRANCIS DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5938

Mortgage

Document Number	0000348623
Date	Dec 29, 2021
Instrument	2021-348623

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	CINCINNATI, OH 45202

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 10, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Municipality	Martinez City
Unified School District	Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$601,208 (+2%) Land $375,193 Building $226,015
2025	$7,805.00 (+6.51%) Homeowner's exemption	$589,421 (+4.04%) Land $367,837 Building $221,584
2023	$7,328.00 (+1.68%) Homeowner's exemption	$566,535 Land $353,554 Building $212,981
2022	$7,207.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 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

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 203 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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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