Contra Costa County property record for 1070 Palm Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,136 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $530,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $7,406 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 375-281-013-9 |
| Primary APN | 375-281-013-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 168 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 1070 PALM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-2914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | MARTINEZ LAND #4 POR 1&2 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTINEZ LAND CO 04 |
| Legal Tract | 4 |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 319001 |
1070 Palm Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1070 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back JOAN LOW |
| Apr 25, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIFORNIA COAST CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202420779 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000178271 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1070 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2914 |
| Document Number | 0000020779 |
| Map Reference | VOL 14 PG 288 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-020779 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1070 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2914 |
| Document Number | 0000020780 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-020780 |
| Name | JOAN LOW |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1070 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2914 |
| Document Number | 0000067113 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1244 SINGINGWOOD CT #4 WALNUT CREEK CA 945953279, 4, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-3279 |
| Document Number | 0000067113 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 67113 |
| Name | CALIFORNIA COAST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92150-2080 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 29, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1070 Palm Ave was $7,406.
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 | $551,412 (+2%) Land $416,160 Building $135,252 | |
| 2025 | $7,406.00 | $540,600 Land $408,000 Building $132,600 |
| 2023 | $2,814.00 (+3.91%) | $156,936 Land $130,382 Building $26,554 |
| 2022 | $2,708.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1070 Palm Ave 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.
The area around 1070 Palm Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 567 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 |
| 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: Verizon.
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