1920 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1920 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,227 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size	0.152 acres (6,600 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$611,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill	$8,671 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`155-194-003-2`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`155-194-003-2`
Alternative APN	`155-194-003`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,227 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,637 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,227 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1964
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	6,600 sqft (0.152 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	410 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Wall Unit
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1920 CENTER AVE
City	MARTINEZ
State	CA
Zip	94553-5403
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R7 5
Legal Description	TRACT 2194 LOT 50
Legal Subdivision	SUBDIVISION 2194
Legal Tract	2194
Legal Lot Number	50
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4002
Census Tract	321102

Owner

1920 Center Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2017.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1920 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5403
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 3, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC
Dec 8, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Jan 31, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 8, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 8, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 31, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017230561
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 22, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0000045630
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	1920 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5403
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	SOLIDIFI TITLE & CLOSING

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000105449
Date	Jun 3, 2020
Instrument	2020-105449

Lender

Name	FIRST MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	KANSAS CITY, MO 64114

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

December 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Dec 8, 2017
Property Address	1920 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5403
Document Number	0000230561
Map Reference	MB97 PG40
Instrument Date	Dec 4, 2017
Instrument	2017-230561
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	NORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	1920 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5403

Mortgage

Document Number	0000230562
Date	Dec 8, 2017
Instrument	2017-230562

Lender

Name	HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Type	Government Agency
Address	PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2048

January 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Jan 31, 2017
Property Address	1920 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5403
Document Number	0000018999
Map Reference	MB97 PG40
Instrument Date	Jan 19, 2017
Instrument	2017-018999
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1920 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5403

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019000
Date	Jan 31, 2017
Instrument	2017-019000

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1920 Center Ave was $8,671 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Municipality	Martinez City
Unified School District	Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$708,995 (+2%) Land $517,038 Building $191,957
2025	$8,671.00 Homeowner's exemption	$695,094 Land $506,900 Building $188,194
2023	$8,328.00 (+0.86%) Homeowner's exemption	$668,104 Land $487,217 Building $180,887
2022	$8,257.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1920 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

The area around 1920 Center Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 688 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable in parts of the area	1,500 / 1,500
Unwired Fixed Wireless	300 / 25
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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