Contra Costa County property record for 2704 Merle Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 920 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $218,500 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,800 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 375-294-001-9 |
| Primary APN | 375-294-001-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 920 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 920 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2704 MERLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-3404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | MARTINEZ LAND #8 POR 1 & 2 BLK 64 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTINEZ LAND CO 08 |
| Legal Tract | 8 |
| Legal Block | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 319001 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2704 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2002173016 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $328,768 (+2%) Land $281,617 Building $47,151 | |
| 2025 | $4,800.00 (+7.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $322,323 (+4.04%) Land $276,096 Building $46,227 |
| 2023 | $4,463.00 (+3.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $309,809 Land $265,376 Building $44,433 |
| 2022 | $4,326.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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.
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 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.
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