Contra Costa County property record for 1285 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,524 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,990 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,571 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Transfer Sep 2019 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 162-381-023-9 |
| Primary APN | 162-381-023-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,524 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,524 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Lot Area | 9,990 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1285 CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-4703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 5 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3579 LOT 58 EX MR |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 3579 |
| Legal Tract | 3579 |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 321101 |
1285 Center Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2020.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1285 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Sep 11, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Sep 11, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019149717 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000250521 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1285 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4703 |
| Document Number | 0000250521 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 250521 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1285 CENTER AVE MARTINEZ CA 945534703, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4703 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1285 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4703 |
| Document Number | 0000149718 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 149718 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1285 CENTER AVE MARTINEZ CA 945534703, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4703 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1285 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4703 |
| Document Number | 0000149717 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 149717 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $269.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1285 CENTER AVE MARTINEZ CA 945534703, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4703 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1285 Center Ave was $4,571.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Martinez City |
| Unified School District | Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $306,315 (+2%) Land $209,534 Building $96,781 | |
| 2025 | $4,571.00 | $300,310 Land $205,426 Building $94,884 |
| 2023 | $4,337.00 (+2.38%) | $288,650 Land $197,450 Building $91,200 |
| 2022 | $4,236.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1285 Center Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 risk around 1285 Center Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 528 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 |
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