Contra Costa County property record for 1185 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,715 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,175 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,792 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 375-032-012-3 |
| Primary APN | 375-032-012-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,715 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,715 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,175 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1185 SHELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-2859 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | MARTINEZ LAND #5 POR LOT 2 BLK 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTINEZ LAND CO 05 |
| Legal Tract | 5 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 319002 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1185 SHELL AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2859 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 5, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000266698 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1185 SHELL AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2859 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000192704 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-192704 |
| Name | TRAVIS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VACAVILLE, CA 95687 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
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 | $151,969 (+2%) Land $7,036 Building $144,933 | |
| 2025 | $2,792.00 (+8.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $148,991 (+4.04%) Land $6,899 Building $142,092 |
| 2023 | $2,577.00 (+4.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $143,207 Land $6,632 Building $136,575 |
| 2022 | $2,475.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 | None beyond 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 292 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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