1024 Merrithew Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1024 Merrithew Dr, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2 ba · 2,480 sqft · built 1932
Lot Size	0.154 acres (6,700 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$500,000 (Oct 2002)
Tax Bill	$9,384 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2020 Transfer Aug 2020 Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`373-082-003-6`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`373-082-003-6`
Alternative APN	`373-082-003`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,480 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,264 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,216 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1932
Effective Year Built	Effective 1932
Lot Area	6,700 sqft (0.154 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	380 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1024 MERRITHEW DR
City	MARTINEZ
State	CA
Zip	94553-1334
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	TORMEY MERRITHEW ADDN LOT 4 POR 8 BLK 2
Legal Subdivision	TORMEY MERRITHEW ADD
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	317000

Owner

1024 Merrithew Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	1024 MERRITHEW DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1334
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 31, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Aug 31, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
Aug 31, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Sep 18, 2019	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
Sep 18, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Sep 18, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 18, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 18, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2002379801
Last Transfer Date	Aug 25, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000187204
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Aug 31, 2020
Property Address	1024 MERRITHEW DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1334
Document Number	0000187207
Instrument Date	Aug 25, 2020
Instrument	187207
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 16, 2020
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	1024 MERRITHEW DR MARTINEZ CA 945531334, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1334

August 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Aug 31, 2020
Property Address	1024 MERRITHEW DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1334
Document Number	0000187205
Map Reference	MB 15 PG 315
Instrument Date	Aug 25, 2020
Instrument	2020-187205
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1024 MERRITHEW DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1334

Mortgage

Document Number	0000187206
Date	Aug 31, 2020
Instrument	2020-187206

Lender

Name	LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

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

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Aug 31, 2020
Property Address	1024 MERRITHEW DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1334
Document Number	0000187204
Instrument Date	Aug 25, 2020
Instrument	187204
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 16, 2020
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	1024 MERRITHEW DR MARTINEZ CA 945531334, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1334

September 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Sep 18, 2019
Property Address	1024 MERRITHEW DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1334
Document Number	0000154123
Map Reference	MB 15 PG 315
Instrument Date	Sep 10, 2019
Instrument	2019-154123
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1024 MERRITHEW DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1334

Mortgage

Document Number	0000154124
Date	Sep 18, 2019
Instrument	2019-154124

Lender

Name	LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2049

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Sep 18, 2019
Property Address	1024 MERRITHEW DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1334
Document Number	0000154122
Instrument Date	Sep 5, 2019
Instrument	154122
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2019
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	1024 MERRITHEW DR MARTINEZ CA 945531334, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1334

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Sep 18, 2019
Property Address	1024 MERRITHEW DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1334
Document Number	0000154125
Instrument Date	Sep 5, 2019
Instrument	154125
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	1024 MERRITHEW DR MARTINEZ CA 945531334, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1334

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1024 Merrithew Dr was $9,384 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$738,628 (+2%) Land $357,494 Building $381,134
2025	$9,384.00 Homeowner's exemption	$724,146 Land $350,485 Building $373,661
2023	$8,810.00 (+1.69%) Homeowner's exemption	$696,028 Land $336,876 Building $359,152
2022	$8,664.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1024 Merrithew Dr 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

Wildfire risk around 1024 Merrithew Dr 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.

Drinking Water

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

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 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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