Contra Costa County property record for 259 Morello Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,293 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $673,500 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,113 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 377-090-018-5 |
| Primary APN | 377-090-018-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,293 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,293 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 430 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 259 MORELLO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-3523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RECORD OF SURVEY 39LSM7 POR PCL D |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 320003 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 MORELLO AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3523 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 10, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202471984 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000071983 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Property Address | 259 MORELLO AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3523 |
| Document Number | 0000032780 |
| Map Reference | MB 39 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-032780 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 259 MORELLO AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3523 |
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 | $686,460 (+2%) Land $438,600 Building $247,860 | |
| 2025 | $9,113.00 (+173.17%) | $673,000 (+245.47%) Land $430,000 Building $243,000 |
| 2023 | $3,336.00 (+3.47%) | $194,808 Land $63,523 Building $131,285 |
| 2022 | $3,224.00 |
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.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1986 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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 537 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.
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