Contra Costa County property record for 1255 Palm Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $9,917 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 375-203-002-7 |
| Primary APN | 375-203-002-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 10,920 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 1255 PALM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-2014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | MARTINEZ LAND #2 LOT 2 POR 1 BLK 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTINEZ LAND CO TR |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 319002 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1255 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021161734 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 30, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000167074 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1255 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2014 |
| Document Number | 0000161734 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 285 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-161734 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1255 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2014 |
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 | $772,854 (+2%) Land $552,040 Building $220,814 | |
| 2025 | $9,917.00 (+6.99%) | $757,701 (+4.04%) Land $541,216 Building $216,485 |
| 2023 | $9,269.00 (+2.43%) | $728,280 Land $520,200 Building $208,080 |
| 2022 | $9,049.00 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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