Contra Costa County property record for 2540 Monterey Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,452 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,978 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Aug 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 375-154-012-5 |
| Primary APN | 375-154-012-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,452 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,552 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 555 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 2540 MONTEREY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-3354 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | MARTINEZ LD CO #8 LOTS 3 & 4 BLK 54 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTINEZ LAND CO 08 |
| Legal Tract | 8 |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 319002 |
2540 Monterey Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2540 MONTEREY AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3354 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Aug 11, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST UNITED CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014140331 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000403015 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 2540 MONTEREY AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3354 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2540 MONTEREY AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3354 |
| Document Number | 0000322629 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-322629 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 2540 MONTEREY AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3354 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | MEMBERS TITLE OF CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2540 MONTEREY AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3354 |
| Document Number | 0000125503 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-125503 |
| Name | FIRST UNITED CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PLEASANTON, CA 94588 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 25, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2540 Monterey Ave was $6,978 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $520,990 (+2%) Land $306,466 Building $214,524 | |
| 2025 | $6,978.00 Homeowner's exemption | $510,775 Land $300,457 Building $210,318 |
| 2023 | $6,507.00 (+2.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $490,943 Land $288,791 Building $202,152 |
| 2022 | $6,335.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2540 Monterey Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2540 Monterey 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 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 765 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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