Contra Costa County property record for 185 Morello Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,418 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.364 acres (15,840 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $7,842 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Second Mortgage Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 377-070-082-5 |
| Primary APN | 377-070-082-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,418 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,978 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 466 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,840 sqft (0.364 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 185 MORELLO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-3532 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | PCL MAP 98 PG 40 PCL A EX 1/2 MR |
| Legal Tract | 98PM40 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 320003 |
185 Morello Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2015.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 MORELLO AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3532 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage PATELCO CU |
| Oct 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002233583 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000054972 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 185 MORELLO AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3532 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMMODATION |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000074369 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-074369 |
| Name | PATELCO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PLEASANTON, CA 94588 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 185 MORELLO AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3532 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 185 HORELLO AVENUE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 |
| Document Number | 0000299444 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-299444 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Morello Ave was $7,842.
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 | $576,124 (+2%) Land $280,675 Building $295,449 | |
| 2025 | $7,842.00 | $564,828 Land $275,172 Building $289,656 |
| 2023 | $7,326.00 (+2.55%) | $542,897 Land $264,488 Building $278,409 |
| 2022 | $7,144.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 185 Morello Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1986 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 185 Morello 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 | CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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 596 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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