Contra Costa County property record for 1311 Chestnut St, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 580 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,014 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Line of Credit Dec 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 375-201-010-2 |
| Primary APN | 375-201-010-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 580 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 580 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 160 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 1311 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-2845 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | MARTINEZ LAND #2 POR LOT 10 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTINEZ LAND CO 02 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 319002 |
1311 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1311 CHESTNUT ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2845 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PENTAGON FCU |
| Dec 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 4, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 5, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019143761 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 23, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000166239 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1311 CHESTNUT ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2845 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1311 CHESTNUT ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2845 |
| Document Number | 0000334401 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-334401 |
| Name | PENTAGON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MC LEAN, VA 22102 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 356 Months |
| Due | Aug 28, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1311 CHESTNUT ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2845 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1311 CHESTNUT ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2845 |
| Document Number | 0000294340 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-294340 |
| Name | COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92606 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1311 CHESTNUT ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2845 |
| Document Number | 0000143761 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 285 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-143761 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1311 CHESTNUT ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2845 |
| Document Number | 0000143762 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-143762 |
| Name | COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1311 Chestnut St was $6,014.
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 | $429,469 (+2%) Land $348,039 Building $81,430 | |
| 2025 | $6,014.00 | $421,049 Land $341,215 Building $79,834 |
| 2023 | $5,605.00 (+2.84%) | $404,701 Land $327,966 Building $76,735 |
| 2022 | $5,450.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1311 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1311 Chestnut St is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 292 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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