Contra Costa County property record for 1356 Palm Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,023 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $3,194 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 375-211-020-9 |
| Primary APN | 375-211-020-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,023 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,023 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Lot Area | 3,500 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 295 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 1356 PALM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-2068 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | MARTINEZ LAND #2 POR LOT 17 BLK 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTINEZ LAND CO 02 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 319001 |
1356 Palm Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2008.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1356 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2068 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000108155 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000273780 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1356 Palm Ave was $3,194 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $188,095 (+2%) Land $71,708 Building $116,387 | |
| 2025 | $3,194.00 Homeowner's exemption | $184,407 Land $70,302 Building $114,105 |
| 2023 | $2,954.00 (+3.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $177,248 Land $67,573 Building $109,675 |
| 2022 | $2,844.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1356 Palm Ave 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.
The area around 1356 Palm Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 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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