Contra Costa County property record for 738 Blue Ridge Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,854 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,125 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $369,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $7,542 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Line of Credit Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 164-285-001-8 |
| Primary APN | 164-285-001-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,854 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 658 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Lot Area | 7,125 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 496 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 738 BLUE RIDGE DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-5933 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3382 LOT 60 EX MR |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 3382 |
| Legal Tract | 3382 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 321103 |
738 Blue Ridge Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2000.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 738 BLUE RIDGE DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5933 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PATELCO CU |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000124726 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 738 BLUE RIDGE DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5933 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000175578 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-175578 |
| Name | PATELCO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PLEASANTON, CA 94588 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Oct 30, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 738 BLUE RIDGE DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5933 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 738 BLUE RIDGE DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5933 |
| Document Number | 0000267175 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-267175 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 738 Blue Ridge Dr was $7,542 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $578,461 (+2%) Land $310,316 Building $268,145 | |
| 2025 | $7,542.00 Homeowner's exemption | $567,120 Land $304,232 Building $262,888 |
| 2023 | $7,081.00 (+1.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $545,100 Land $292,419 Building $252,681 |
| 2022 | $6,965.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 738 Blue Ridge Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1995–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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 738 Blue Ridge Dr is high, ranking above 76% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 76% of the US · above 52% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% 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 132 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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