Solano County property record for 540 Sandy Way, Benicia, CA 94510
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,579 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $640,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,605 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0087-052-420 |
| Primary APN | 0087-052-420 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,579 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,579 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 169 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 540 SANDY WAY |
|---|---|
| City | BENICIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94510-2623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BRIDGEVIEW 1 SUB BK-BG 34-32 LOT 52 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIDGEVIEW 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SOLANO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | VALLEJO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 252108 |
540 Sandy Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Solano County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 SANDY WAY, BENICIA, CA 94510-2623 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201699029 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 3, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000086140 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOLANO CA |
| Property Address | 540 SANDY WAY, BENICIA, CA 94510-2623 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000029898 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000029898 |
| Name | PMAC LENDING SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BREA, CA 92821 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Sandy Way was $8,605, down 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Solano County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Benicia City |
| County | Solano County |
| Unified School District | Benicia Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $757,624 (+2%) Land $236,755 Building $520,869 | ||
| 2025 | $8,605.00 (-1.14%) | $742,769 Land $232,113 Building $510,656 | |
| 2024 | $8,704.00 (+2.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $8,495.00 (+1.9%) | $713,928 Land $223,100 Building $490,828 | $809,100 |
| 2022 | $8,337.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Sandy Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 25, 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 risk around 540 Sandy Way is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | CITY OF BENICIA serves 27,131 people · EPA ID CA4810001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 644 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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