Solano County property record for 696 Earl Ct, Benicia, CA 94510
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,500 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,236 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $677,000 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $11,284 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0083-232-160 |
| Primary APN | 0083-232-160 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,287 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,005 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 11,236 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 286 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 696 EARL CT |
|---|---|
| City | BENICIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94510-3743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | SOUTHAMPTON B-12 SUB BK-BG 51-59 LOT 147 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHAMPTON B-12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 147 |
| Legal Unit | B-12 |
| Jurisdiction | SOLANO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | VALLEJO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 252105 |
696 Earl Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2019.
Source: Solano County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 696 EARL CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-3743 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
| Dec 23, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200482357 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000094585 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOLANO CA |
| Property Address | 696 EARL CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-3743 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TTL AGCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 696 EARL CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-3743 |
| Document Number | 0000100252 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000100252 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45245 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOLANO CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 696 EARL CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-3743 |
| Document Number | 0000094585 |
| Map Reference | MB 51 PG 59 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900094585 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 696 EARL CT, BENICIA, CA 94510-3743 |
| Document Number | 0000094586 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900094586 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 696 Earl Ct was $11,284, 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 | $981,796 (+2%) Land $181,272 Building $800,524 | ||
| 2025 | $11,284.00 (-1.13%) | $962,546 Land $177,718 Building $784,828 | |
| 2024 | $11,413.00 (+2.43%) | ||
| 2023 | $11,142.00 (+1.87%) | $925,171 Land $170,818 Building $754,353 | $988,560 |
| 2022 | $10,937.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 696 Earl Ct 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 696 Earl Ct is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 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 400 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Unwired, Verizon.
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