Contra Costa County property record for 721 Lafayette St, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,658 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,912 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $445,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,424 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 373-061-039-5 |
| Primary APN | 373-061-039-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,658 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,418 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 240 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 6,912 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 721 LAFAYETTE ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-1368 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | HOMESTEAD TRACT POR LOT 9 BLK B |
| Legal Subdivision | HOMESTEAD |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 317000 |
721 Lafayette St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2391 MONTEREY AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3303 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025104111 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037085 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Property Address | 721 LAFAYETTE ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1368 |
| Document Number | 0000104111 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 258 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 104111 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2391 MONTEREY AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3303 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 721 Lafayette St was $3,424.
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 | $445,000 (+112.8%) Land $300,000 Building $145,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,424.00 | $209,121 Land $100,932 Building $108,189 |
| 2023 | $3,217.00 (+4.14%) | $201,002 Land $97,013 Building $103,989 |
| 2022 | $3,089.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 721 Lafayette St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2006.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 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 risk around 721 Lafayette St is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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