Contra Costa County property record for 1444 Ash St, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $399,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,185 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 374-022-014-4 |
| Primary APN | 374-022-014-4 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 245 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1444 ASH ST |
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| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-1921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | ALHAMBRA HEIGHTS LOT 12 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALHAMBRA HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 319002 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1444 ASH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1921 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERIS BANK |
| Oct 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 24, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMERCE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 4, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201976782 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000240058 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1444 ASH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1921 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CONSUMERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1444 ASH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1921 |
| Document Number | 0000202114 |
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| Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-202114 |
| Name | AMERIS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MARIETTA, GA 30067 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1444 ASH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1921 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000179918 |
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| Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-179918 |
| Name | COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1444 ASH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1921 |
| Document Number | 0000076782 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 165 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-076782 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1444 ASH ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1921 |
| Document Number | 0000076783 |
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| Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-076783 |
| Name | COMMERCE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
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 | Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $453,989 (+2%) Land $341,347 Building $112,642 | |
| 2025 | $6,185.00 (+6.45%) | $445,088 (+4.04%) Land $334,654 Building $110,434 |
| 2023 | $5,810.00 (+1.63%) | $427,807 Land $321,660 Building $106,147 |
| 2022 | $5,717.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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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