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1424 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1424 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details8,544 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size0.424 acres (18,469 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$115,000 (Aug 2001)
Tax Bill$13,883 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Mortgage
Sep 2018 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN378-103-013-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN378-103-013-9
Alternative APN
  • 378-103-013

Interior

Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area8,544 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area8,544 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2007
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2007
Lot Area18,469 sqft (0.424 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1424 SHELL AVE
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-2051
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeC
Legal DescriptionCONDON ADDN POR LOT 1 BLK 20&RO ADJ .424 AC
Legal SubdivisionCONDON ADD
Legal Block20
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1052
Census Tract320001

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address2226 ARCADIA PL, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5004
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 2, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
MECHANICS BANK
Sep 21, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
MECHANICS BANK
Jun 25, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 8, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 8, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2001233109
Last Transfer DateMay 24, 2019
Transfer Doc0000096825
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1424 SHELL AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2051
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2226 ARCADIA PL, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5004

Mortgage

Document Number0000020720
DateFeb 2, 2022
Instrument2022-020720
Lender
NameMECHANICS BANK
TypeBank
AddressMAMMOTH LAKES, CA 93546
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1424 SHELL AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2051
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000151310
DateSep 21, 2018
Instrument2018-151310
Lender
NameMECHANICS BANK
TypeBank
AddressHERCULES, CA 94547
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJun 25, 2019
Property Address1424 SHELL AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2051
Document Number0000096825
Instrument DateMay 24, 2019
Instrument96825
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 3, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address2226 ARCADIA PL MARTINEZ CA 945535004, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5004

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
Unified School DistrictMartinez Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$984,912 (+2%) Land $248,035 Building $736,877
2025$13,883.00 (+8.99%)$965,601 (+4.04%) Land $243,172 Building $722,429
2023$12,738.00 (+0.73%)$928,107 Land $233,730 Building $694,377
2022$12,646.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

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
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJan 1998 · rainfall accumulation

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 292 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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