Contra Costa County property record for 1540 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,094 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $262,000 (Nov 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $5,392 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 155-163-005-4 |
| Primary APN | 155-163-005-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,094 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,094 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 7,800 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 1540 CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-5312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2542 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 2542 |
| Legal Tract | 2542 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 321102 |
1540 Center Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1999.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999297063 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1540 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5312 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMMODATION |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000191156 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-191156 |
| Name | PATELCO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PLEASANTON, CA 94588 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 302 Months |
| Due | Nov 30, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 Center Ave was $5,392 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $410,713 (+2%) Land $148,918 Building $261,795 | |
| 2025 | $5,392.00 Homeowner's exemption | $402,661 Land $145,999 Building $256,662 |
| 2023 | $5,169.00 (+0.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $387,028 Land $140,331 Building $246,697 |
| 2022 | $5,125.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1540 Center Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 risk around 1540 Center Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 558 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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