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703 Lafayette St, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 703 Lafayette St, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,082 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.228 acres (9,950 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$500,000 (Aug 2026)
Tax Bill$8,898 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Sale
Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN373-061-036-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN373-061-036-1
Alternative APN
  • 373-061-036

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,082 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,482 sqft
Basement Area600 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Lot Area9,950 sqft (0.228 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address703 LAFAYETTE ST
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-1368
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionHOMESTEAD TRACT LOT 6 BLK B
Legal SubdivisionBLOCK B HOMESTEAD
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract317000

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of August 13, 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 Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address2031 VISTA DEL RIO ST, CROCKETT, CA 94525-1039
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 6, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Dec 1, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
JOHN MICHAEL SANDUSKY LIVING TRUST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 6, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 6, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 1, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202682493
Prior Transfer DateMay 9, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000088783
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateAug 6, 2026
Property Address703 LAFAYETTE ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1368
Document Number0000082493
Instrument DateAug 4, 2026
Instrument202682493
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$55,550.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Tenant
Address2031 VISTA DEL RIO ST, CROCKETT, CA 94525-1039

December 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateDec 1, 2021
Property Address703 LAFAYETTE ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1368
Document Number0000328338
Map ReferenceVOL 11 PG 258
Instrument DateNov 24, 2021
Instrument2021-328338
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Notice of Default
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address4460 ALHAMBRA WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4404

Mortgage

Document Number0000328339
DateDec 1, 2021
Instrument2021-328339
Lender
NameJOHN MICHAEL SANDUSKY LIVING TRUST
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term119 Months
DueNov 29, 2031

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityMartinez City
Unified School DistrictMartinez Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$696,002 (+2%) Land $595,337 Building $100,665
2025$8,898.00 (+6.5%) Homeowner's exemption$682,356 (+4.04%) Land $583,664 Building $98,692
2023$8,355.00 (+1.68%) Homeowner's exemption$655,860 Land $561,000 Building $94,860
2022$8,217.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2006)
Most Recent ClaimMar 2006 · rainfall accumulation

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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 SystemCITY OF MARTINEZ
serves 31,015 people · EPA ID CA0710006
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Fiber · Cable in parts of the area		1,500 / 1,500
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL		100 / 20

May also be available: Unwired.

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