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2142 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 2142 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,091 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.351 acres (15,275 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$425,000 (Jul 2012)
Tax Bill$6,747 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Second Mortgage
Jan 2022 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN155-211-021-3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN155-211-021-3
Alternative APN
  • 155-211-021

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,091 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,501 sqft
1st Floor Area2,091 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area15,275 sqft (0.351 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area410 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2142 CENTER AVE
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-5438
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR7 5
Legal DescriptionTRACT 3393 LOT 33
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION 3393
Legal Tract3393
Legal Lot Number33
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group4
Census Block4002
Census Tract321102

Owner

2142 Center Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2012.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2142 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5438
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 3, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
1ST NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CU
Jan 27, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
May 18, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CALIBER HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 12, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 12, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 31, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2012164676
Prior Transfer DateJul 14, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc0000122063
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address2142 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5438
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 11, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2142 CENTER AVE, BRIONES, CA 94553-5438

Mortgage

Document Number0000041344
DateMay 3, 2023
Instrument2023-041344
Lender
Name1ST NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressMARTINEZ, CA 94553
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueJun 1, 2038

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address2142 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5438
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2142 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5438

Mortgage

Document Number0000016592
DateJan 27, 2022
Instrument2022-016592
Lender
NameCALIBER HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSAN JOSE, CA 95112
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2052

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address2142 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5438
Document Number0000099314
Instrument DateMay 18, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 3, 2020
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address2142 CENTER AVE MARTINEZ CA 945535438, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5438

Mortgage

Document Number0000099314
DateMay 26, 2020
Instrument99314
Lender
NameCALIBER HM LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMay 25, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2142 Center Ave was $6,747 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityMartinez City
Unified School DistrictMount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$533,810 (+2%) Land $367,640 Building $166,170
2025$6,747.00 Homeowner's exemption$523,344 Land $360,432 Building $162,912
2023$6,474.00 (+0.86%) Homeowner's exemption$503,024 Land $346,437 Building $156,587
2022$6,419.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2142 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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 2142 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCITY OF MARTINEZ
serves 31,015 people · EPA ID CA0710006
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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