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1221 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1221 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Square Footage1,263 sqft Living Area
Lot Size4,950 sqft (0.114 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$370,000 (2015)
Tax Bill$6,136.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN375-032-009-9
Alternative APN
  • 375-032-009

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,263 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,263 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Lot Area4,950 sqft (0.114 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area360 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address1221 SHELL AVE
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-2835
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionMARTINEZ LAND #5 5 20
Legal SubdivisionMARTINEZ LAND CO 05
Legal Tract5
Legal Block20
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Minor Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2008
Census Tract319002

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 375-032-009-9

Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1221 SHELL AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2835
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 08, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 22, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NAVY FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 08, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 08, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 16, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2015141161
Last Transfer DateNov 04, 2020
Transfer Doc0000038400
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateFeb 08, 2021
Property Address1221 SHELL AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2835
Document Number0000038400
Map ReferenceVOL 14 PG 291
Instrument DateNov 04, 2020
Instrument2021-038400
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1221 SHELL AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2835

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1221 SHELL AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2835
Document Number0000133522
Instrument DateJun 22, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 29, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address1221 SHELL AVE MARTINEZ CA 945532835, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2835

Mortgage

Document Number0000133522
DateAug 21, 2019
Instrument133522
Lender
NameNAVY FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressVIENNA, VA 22180
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueAug 20, 2029

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
Unified School DistrictMartinez Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$446,755 (+2%) Land $244,871 Building $201,884
2025$6,136.00 (+7.33%) Homeowner's exemption$437,996 (+4.04%) Land $240,070 Building $197,926
2023$5,717.00 (+2.86%) Homeowner's exemption$420,991 Land $230,749 Building $190,242
2022$5,558.00

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