1269 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1269 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,401 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$690,000 (Aug 2026)
Tax Bill$2,173 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Transfer
Dec 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN162-381-019-7

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN162-381-019-7
Alternative APN
  • 162-381-019

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,401 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,401 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1968
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1969
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area471 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1269 CENTER AVE
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-4703
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR7 5
Legal DescriptionTRACT 3579 LOT 54 EX MR
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION 3579
Legal Tract3579
Legal Lot Number54
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3013
Census Tract321101

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of August 21, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1269 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4703
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 14, 2026Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer
Dec 6, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 14, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 14, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202685808
Prior Transfer DateDec 26, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0000000219
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Trustee
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateAug 14, 2026
Property Address1269 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4703
Document Number0000085807
Instrument DateAug 7, 2026
Instrument202685807
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1269 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4703
Document Number0000198592
Instrument DateDec 6, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2018
Title CompanyTITLE 365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5367 TREASURE HILL DR OROVILLE CA 959663944, OROVILLE, CA 95966-3944

Mortgage

Document Number0000198592
DateDec 11, 2018
Instrument198592
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 10, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityMartinez City
Unified School DistrictMount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$87,950 (+2%) Land $30,213 Building $57,737
2025$2,173.00 (+7.26%)$86,226 (+4.04%) Land $29,621 Building $56,605
2023$2,026.00 (+4.16%)$82,880 Land $28,472 Building $54,408
2022$1,945.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF MARTINEZ
serves 31,015 people · EPA ID CA0710006
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 528 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

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