Contra Costa County property record for 1157 Veale Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,487 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $10,222 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 375-273-002-2 |
| Primary APN | 375-273-002-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,487 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 957 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 957 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Lot Area | 5,300 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Garage Area | 530 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1157 VEALE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-2939 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | MARTINEZ LAND #4 LOT 14 BLK 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTINEZ LAND CO 04 |
| Legal Tract | 4 |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 319001 |
1157 Veale Ave is held in a trust since March 2022.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1911 BUSH ST, 1A, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115-3240 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20072742 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000055295 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1157 VEALE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2939 |
| Document Number | 0000055295 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 288 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-055295 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | AVENUE 365 LENDER SVCS LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 1157 VEALE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2939 |
| Document Number | 0000055296 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-055296 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1157 Veale Ave was $10,222.
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 | $710,607 (+2%) Land $409,966 Building $300,641 | |
| 2025 | $10,222.00 | $696,675 Land $401,928 Building $294,747 |
| 2023 | $9,507.00 (+16.89%) | $669,624 Land $386,322 Building $283,302 |
| 2022 | $8,133.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1157 Veale 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 1157 Veale 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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