Contra Costa County property record for 721 Michele Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 959 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,005 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Reverse Mortgage Dec 2021 Second Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 380-103-003-6 |
| Primary APN | 380-103-003-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 959 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 959 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 246 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 721 MICHELE DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-1431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | VINE HILL MANOR LOT 39 |
| Legal Subdivision | VINE HILL MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 320001 |
721 Michele Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 721 MICHELE DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 13, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 13, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| May 30, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FEDERAL HSNG COMMISSIONER |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202028024 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 13, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000098719 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 721 MICHELE DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1431 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000088652 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-088652 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.23% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2019 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 721 MICHELE DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1431 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 721 MICHELE DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1431 |
| Document Number | 0000336739 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-336739 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 721 MICHELE DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1431 |
| Document Number | 0000028024 |
| Map Reference | VOL 50 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-028024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 721 MICHELE DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1431 |
| Document Number | 0000028025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-028025 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 721 MICHELE DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1431 |
| Document Number | 0000028023 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 28023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1104 S BROXON ST BOISE ID 837052440, BOISE, ID 83705-2440 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 721 MICHELE DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1431 |
| Document Number | 0000088653 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 721 MICHELE DR MARTINEZ CA 945531431, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1431 |
| Document Number | 0000088653 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 88653 |
| Name | FEDERAL HSNG COMMISSIONER |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.23% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 721 Michele Dr was $6,005 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $435,046 (+2%) Land $338,222 Building $96,824 | |
| 2025 | $6,005.00 Homeowner's exemption | $426,517 Land $331,591 Building $94,926 |
| 2023 | $5,594.00 (+2.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $409,957 Land $318,716 Building $91,241 |
| 2022 | $5,438.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 721 Michele Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1998 · 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 Michele Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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