956 Shadow Hill Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 956 Shadow Hill Dr, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 2008
Lot Size	0.056 acres (2,417 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$625,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill	$9,381 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`161-580-084-2`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`161-580-084-2`
Alternative APN	`161-580-084`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,516 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	610 sqft
2nd Floor Area	906 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2008
Effective Year Built	Effective 2009
Architectural Style	Cluster
Lot Area	2,417 sqft (0.056 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	456 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	956 SHADOW HILL DR
City	MARTINEZ
State	CA
Zip	94553-4849
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	P1
Legal Description	T8984 L84
Legal Subdivision	BELMONT TERRACE SUB 8984
Legal Tract	8984
Legal Lot Number	84
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4001
Census Tract	320004

Owner

956 Shadow Hill Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	956 SHADOW HILL DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4849
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 5, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Jun 26, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 25, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 26, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 26, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 23, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020125393
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 18, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000064154
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	956 SHADOW HILL DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4849
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	ORANGE COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000068612
Date	Mar 5, 2021
Instrument	2021-068612

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	HORSHAM, PA 19044

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

June 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Jun 26, 2020
Property Address	956 SHADOW HILL DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4849
Document Number	0000125393
Map Reference	MB 501 PG 44-54
Instrument Date	Jun 23, 2020
Instrument	2020-125393
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	956 SHADOW HILL DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4849

Mortgage

Document Number	0000125394
Date	Jun 26, 2020
Instrument	2020-125394

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	HORSHAM, PA 19044

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

April 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Apr 25, 2018
Property Address	956 SHADOW HILL DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4849
Document Number	0000064154
Instrument Date	Apr 18, 2018
Instrument	64154
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 2, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	956 SHADOW HILL DR MARTINEZ CA 945534849, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4849

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 956 Shadow Hill Dr was $9,381.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Unified School District	Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$697,193 (+2%) Land $401,584 Building $295,609
2025	$9,381.00	$683,523 Land $393,710 Building $289,813
2023	$8,770.00 (+2.56%)	$656,983 Land $378,423 Building $278,560
2022	$8,551.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 956 Shadow Hill Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 956 Shadow Hill Dr is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 510 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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