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849 Lafayette St, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 849 Lafayette St, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size0.105 acres (4,560 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$4,478 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN373-073-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN373-073-006
Alternative APN
  • 373-073-006-0

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,428 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,082 sqft
Basement Area346 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1922
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1938
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area4,560 sqft (0.105 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area200 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address849 LAFAYETTE ST
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-1370
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionHOMESTEAD TR POR LOTS 5 & 6 BLK C
Legal SubdivisionHOMESTEAD
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number5,6
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract317000

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address849 LAFAYETTE ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1370
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Person

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateMay 28, 1998
Transfer Doc0000125807
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address849 LAFAYETTE ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1370
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address849 LAFAYETTE ST, BRIONES, CA 94553-1370

Mortgage

Document Number0000123357
DateAug 8, 2022
Instrument2022-123357
Lender
NameFREMONT BANK
TypeBank
AddressLIVERMORE, CA 94551
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

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$312,912 (+2%) Land $137,966 Building $174,946
2025$4,478.00 (+6.54%) Homeowner's exemption$306,777 (+4.04%) Land $135,261 Building $171,516
2023$4,203.00 (+1.6%) Homeowner's exemption$294,865 Land $130,009 Building $164,856
2022$4,137.00

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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