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1511 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1511 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.161 acres (6,992 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$3,605 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2017 Mortgage
Dec 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN155-162-006-3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN155-162-006-3
Alternative APN
  • 155-162-006

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,672 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,197 sqft
1st Floor Area1,672 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,992 sqft (0.161 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area525 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1511 CENTER AVE
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-5311
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR7 5
Legal DescriptionTRACT 2542 LOT 7
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION 2542
Legal Tract2542
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract321101

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1511 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5311
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 7, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FREMONT BANK
Dec 1, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FREMONT BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1511 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5311
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE SANTA A

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000121359
DateJul 7, 2017
Instrument2017-121359
Lender
NameFREMONT BANK
TypeBank
AddressLIVERMORE, CA 94551
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term121 Months
DueAug 1, 2027

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1511 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5311
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1511 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5311

Mortgage

Document Number0000328873
DateDec 1, 2021
Instrument2021-328873
Lender
NameFREMONT BANK
TypeBank
AddressLIVERMORE, CA 94551
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueDec 1, 2031

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityMartinez City
Unified School DistrictMount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$247,883 (+2%) Land $93,236 Building $154,647
2025$3,605.00 (+4.55%) Homeowner's exemption$243,023 (+4.04%) Land $91,408 Building $151,615
2023$3,448.00 (+0.88%) Homeowner's exemption$233,588 Land $87,859 Building $145,729
2022$3,418.00

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
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1993)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJun 1993 · 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 558 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless		300 / 25
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon.

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