Contra Costa County property record for 1545 Brown St, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,572 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $242,500 (Jul 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $5,857 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 374-031-004-4 |
| Primary APN | 374-031-004-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,572 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,266 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,306 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 516 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1535 BROWN ST, 1545 |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-1908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | PIEDMONT TR LOT 17 POR 16 & 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | PIEDMONT |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 317000 |
1545 Brown St is held in a trust since July 2021.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 549 LORING AVE, 3, CROCKETT, CA 94525-1263 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000161708 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000204777 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1545 BROWN ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1908 |
| Document Number | 0000204777 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 289 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-204777 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 549 LORING AVE, CROCKETT, CA 94525-1263 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1545 Brown St was $5,857.
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 | $372,696 (+2%) Land $103,734 Building $268,962 | |
| 2025 | $5,857.00 | $365,389 Land $101,700 Building $263,689 |
| 2023 | $5,589.00 (+0.11%) | $351,201 Land $97,751 Building $253,450 |
| 2022 | $5,583.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1545 Brown St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2006.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2006 · 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 risk around 1545 Brown St is low, with 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 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 853 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired.
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