Contra Costa County property record for 1456 Cedar St, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 976 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,804 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Line of Credit Aug 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 374-011-012-1 |
| Primary APN | 374-011-012-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 976 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 976 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 236 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 1456 CEDAR ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-1929 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | ALHAMBRA HGTS LOT 12 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALHAMBRA HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 319002 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1456 CEDAR ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1929 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HOMETRUST BANK |
| Aug 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHANGE LENDING LLC |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020210179 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000064330 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1456 CEDAR ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1929 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1456 CEDAR ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1929 |
| Document Number | 0000241629 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-241629 |
| Name | HOMETRUST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ASHEVILLE, NC 28802 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1456 CEDAR ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1929 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1456 CEDAR ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1929 |
| Document Number | 0000241628 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-241628 |
| Name | CHANGE LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92606 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1456 CEDAR ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1929 |
| Document Number | 0000210179 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 165 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-210179 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1456 CEDAR ST, BRIONES, CA 94553-1929 |
| Document Number | 0000210180 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-210180 |
| Name | COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
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 | $507,874 (+2%) Land $331,223 Building $176,651 | |
| 2025 | $6,804.00 (+6.46%) | $497,917 (+4.04%) Land $324,729 Building $173,188 |
| 2023 | $6,391.00 (+1.64%) | $478,584 Land $312,120 Building $166,464 |
| 2022 | $6,288.00 |
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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