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2812 Merle Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 2812 Merle Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 942 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.095 acres (4,140 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$515,000 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill$7,020 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Mortgage
Aug 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN375-302-007-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN375-302-007-6
Alternative APN
  • 375-302-007

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area942 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,202 sqft
1st Floor Area942 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Exterior MaterialBlock
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area4,140 sqft (0.095 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area260 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2812 MERLE AVE
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-3406
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR6
Legal DescriptionMARTINEZ LAND #8 POR LOT 4 BLK 68
Legal SubdivisionMARTINEZ LAND CO 08
Legal Tract8
Legal Block68
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2020
Census Tract319001

Owner

2812 Merle Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2024.

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2812 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3406
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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

DateDocument
Jul 13, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MORTGAGE MORTGAGE
Aug 5, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NEWREZ LLC
Apr 24, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 12, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 12, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 28, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202466638
Prior Transfer DateMay 31, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000053503
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJul 13, 2026
Property Address2812 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3406
Document Number0000073259
Instrument DateJul 6, 2026
Instrument202673259
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 20, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants, 205
Address2812 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3406

Mortgage

Document Number0000073259,
DateJul 13, 2026
Instrument202673259
Lender
NameMORTGAGE MORTGAGE
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.48%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address2812 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3406
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2812 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3406

Mortgage

Document Number0000218466
DateAug 5, 2021
Instrument2021-218466
Lender
NameNEWREZ LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

April 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateApr 24, 2018
Property Address2812 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3406
Document Number0000063285
Instrument DateApr 18, 2018
Instrument63285
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address2812 MERLE AVE MARTINEZ CA 945533406, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3406

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2812 Merle Ave was $7,020 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
Unified School DistrictMartinez Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$525,300 (+2%) Land $402,900 Building $122,400
2025$7,020.00 Homeowner's exemption$515,000 Land $395,000 Building $120,000
2023$6,736.00 (+4.68%)$505,000 Land $300,818 Building $204,182
2022$6,435.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2812 Merle Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 2812 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCITY OF MARTINEZ
serves 31,015 people · EPA ID CA0710006
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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