Contra Costa County property record for 636 Ward St, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,168 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,772 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 373-201-002-4 |
| Primary APN | 373-201-002-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,168 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,168 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Street Address | 636 WARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-1651 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL SURVEY LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTINEZ |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 316000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of September 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1850 SAN LEANDRO BLVD, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-3547 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000129088 |
| 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 | $132,959 (+2%) Land $70,669 Building $62,290 | |
| 2025 | $2,772.00 (+3.59%) | $130,353 (+4.04%) Land $69,284 Building $61,069 |
| 2023 | $2,676.00 (-0.26%) | $125,294 Land $66,595 Building $58,699 |
| 2022 | $2,683.00 |
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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