1246 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1246 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Architecture StyleRanch
Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Square Footage1,681 sqft Living Area
Lot Size10,728 sqft (0.246 acres)
GarageAttached, 460 sqft
Tax Bill$5,428.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN162-373-001-5
Alternative APN
  • 162-373-001

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area1,681 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,681 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1968
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Architectural StyleRanch Style
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialWood Shingle Roof
Lot Area10,728 sqft (0.246 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area460 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address1246 CENTER AVE
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-4704
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTRACT 3579 LOT 76 EX MR
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION 3579
Legal Tract3579
Legal Lot Number76
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Minor Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Blockgroup4
Census Block4005
Census Tract321101

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 162-373-001-5

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1246 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4704
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 16, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 16, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 05, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Oct 07, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BANK OF ENGLAND
Feb 13, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
TCF NATIONAL BANK
Jan 10, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 18, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 14, 2019Correction Deed
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Nov 07, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ORION LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last Transfer DateSep 11, 2006
Transfer Doc0000089887
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

January 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJan 16, 2024
Property Address1246 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4704
Document Number0000004009
Map ReferenceMB 116 48
Instrument DateJan 12, 2024
Instrument2024-004009
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address1246 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4704

January 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJan 16, 2024
Property Address1246 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4704
Document Number0000004010
Map ReferenceMB 116 PG 48
Instrument DateJan 12, 2024
Instrument2024-004010
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1246 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4704

February 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateFeb 05, 2024
Property Address1246 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4704
Document Number0000011128
Map ReferenceMB 116 PG 48
Instrument DateJan 05, 2024
Instrument2024-011128
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2024
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1246 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4704

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1246 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4704
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2023
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1246 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4704

Mortgage

Document Number0000276962
DateOct 07, 2021
Instrument2021-276962
Lender
NameBANK OF ENGLAND
TypeBank
AddressLITTLE ROCK, AR 72201
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 01, 2051

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1246 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4704
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000028010
DateFeb 13, 2020
Instrument2020-028010
Lender
NameTCF NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57106
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 23, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJan 10, 2022
Property Address1246 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4704
Document Number0000005315
Map ReferenceMB 293 PG 20-27
Instrument DateJan 10, 2022
Instrument2022-005315
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Living Trust
Address1246 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4704

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateSep 18, 2023
Property Address1246 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4704
Document Number0000089887
Map ReferenceMB 116 PG 48
Instrument DateDec 09, 2021
Instrument2023-089887
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Living Trust
Address1246 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4704

November 2019: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateNov 14, 2019
Property Address1246 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4704
Document Number0000203448
Instrument DateNov 07, 2019
Instrument203448
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2019
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address1246 CENTER AVE MARTINEZ CA 945534704, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4704

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1246 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4704
Document Number0000203449
Instrument DateNov 07, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2019
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address1246 CENTER AVE MARTINEZ CA 945534704, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4704

Mortgage

Document Number0000203449
DateNov 14, 2019
Instrument203449
Lender
NameORION LNDG
AddressORANGE, CA 92868
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 13, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityMartinez City
Unified School DistrictMount Diablo 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$384,463 (+2%) Land $183,951 Building $200,512
2025$5,428.00 (+6.77%)$376,926 (+4.04%) Land $180,345 Building $196,581
2023$5,084.00 (+2.19%) Homeowner's exemption$362,292 Land $173,343 Building $188,949
2022$4,975.00

Flood & Wildfire

1246 Center Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Contra Costa County (06013C), updated October 12, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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