Contra Costa County property record for 1997 Scenic Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,421 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,129 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 374-024-021-7 |
| Primary APN | 374-024-021-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,421 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,421 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 513 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1995 SCENIC AVE, 1997 |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-1949 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | ALHAMBRA HEIGHTS ADDN LOT 5 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALHAMBRA HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 317000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 1997 SCENIC AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1949 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 12, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200325610 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000415597 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1997 SCENIC AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1949 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1741 HUMPHREY DR, CONCORD, CA 94519-2812 |
| Document Number | 0000095382 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-095382 |
| Name | ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1997 SCENIC AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1949 |
| Document Number | 0000104582 |
| Map Reference | MAP7 PG165 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-104582 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1997 SCENIC AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1949 |
| Document Number | 0000104583 |
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| Date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-104583 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
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 | $482,982 (+2%) Land $362,238 Building $120,744 | |
| 2025 | $7,129.00 (+5.09%) | $473,513 (+4.04%) Land $355,136 Building $118,377 |
| 2023 | $6,784.00 (+0.4%) | $455,128 Land $341,347 Building $113,781 |
| 2022 | $6,757.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 292 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 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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