2703 Merle Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 2703 Merle Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 1,652 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.085 acres (3,680 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on File
Last Sale	$695,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill	$9,426 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`375-292-012-8`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`375-292-012-8`
Alternative APN	`375-292-012`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,652 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,652 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Lot Area	3,680 sqft (0.085 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	364 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2703 MERLE AVE
City	MARTINEZ
State	CA
Zip	94553-3403
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R6
Legal Description	PCL MAP 95 PG 24 PCL A
Legal Subdivision	PM 95 24
Legal Tract	95PM24
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2028
Census Tract	319001

Owner

2703 Merle Ave is owned by a company that bought it in May 2023 and is owner-occupied.

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of October 12, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address	2703 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3403
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Life Tenant

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

Date	Document
May 3, 2023	Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PACIFIC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LLC
Sep 19, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage KIAVI FUNDING INC
Mar 25, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 3, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 3, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 19, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202341351
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 23, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0000013239
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2023: Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	May 3, 2023
Property Address	2703 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3403
Document Number	0000041351
Map Reference	MB 95 PG 24
Instrument Date	Apr 26, 2023
Instrument	2023-041351
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	May 11, 2023
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2703 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3403

Mortgage

Document Number	0000041352
Date	May 3, 2023
Instrument	2023-041352

Lender

Name	PACIFIC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2053

September 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Sep 19, 2022
Property Address	2703 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3403
Document Number	0000141188
Map Reference	MB 95 PG 24
Instrument Date	Sep 8, 2022
Instrument	2022-141188
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	400 DEL ANTICO AVE UNIT 1032, 1032, OAKLEY, CA 94561-5649

Mortgage

Document Number	0000141189
Date	Sep 19, 2022
Instrument	2022-141189

Lender

Name	KIAVI FUNDING INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

March 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Mar 25, 2019
Property Address	2703 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3403
Document Number	0000039899
Instrument Date	Mar 4, 2019
Instrument	39899
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	2703 MERLE AVE MARTINEZ CA 945533403, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3403

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2703 Merle Ave was $9,426 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Unified School District	Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$737,538 (+2%) Land $514,685 Building $222,853
2025	$9,426.00 Homeowner's exemption	$723,078 Land $504,594 Building $218,484
2023	$6,963.00 (+99.8%)	$525,000 Land $375,000 Building $150,000
2022	$3,485.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2703 Merle 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

The area around 2703 Merle 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 Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 567 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.

Nearby Properties on Merle Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures