Contra Costa County property record for 1729 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $429,000 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,513 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 155-153-020-5 |
| Primary APN | 155-153-020-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Lot Area | 7,875 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1729 CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-5375 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 5 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4090 LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 4090 |
| Legal Tract | 4090 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 321101 |
1729 Center Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2006.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1729 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5375 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 13, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004349832 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 3, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000146644 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1729 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5375 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1729 CENTER AVE, BRIONES, CA 94553-5375 |
| Document Number | 0000094344 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-094344 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BURLINGAME, CA 94010 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1729 Center Ave was $7,513 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 | $609,929 (+2%) Land $398,091 Building $211,838 | |
| 2025 | $7,513.00 Homeowner's exemption | $597,971 Land $390,286 Building $207,685 |
| 2023 | $7,209.00 (+1.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $574,753 Land $375,132 Building $199,621 |
| 2022 | $7,068.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1729 Center Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 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 risk around 1729 Center Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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