Contra Costa County property record for 2161 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,253 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,035 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,789 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 155-204-007-1 |
| Primary APN | 155-204-007-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,253 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,253 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Lot Area | 7,035 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 410 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 2161 CENTER AVE |
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| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-5406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 5 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3393 LOT 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | MUIR MDWS INIT #2 SUB 3393 |
| Legal Tract | 3393 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 321101 |
2161 Center Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2018.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2161 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004229452 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000196623 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2161 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5406 |
| Document Number | 0000196623 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 196623 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2161 CENTER AVE MARTINEZ CA 945535406, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5406 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2161 Center Ave was $1,789 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 | $82,469 (+2%) Land $30,213 Building $52,256 | |
| 2025 | $1,789.00 Homeowner's exemption | $80,853 Land $29,621 Building $51,232 |
| 2023 | $1,699.00 (+0.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $77,716 Land $28,472 Building $49,244 |
| 2022 | $1,684.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2161 Center Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1995.
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 (1995) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows |
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 2161 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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 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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