Contra Costa County property record for 2814 Merle Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 907 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,945 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,495 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 375-302-006-8 |
| Primary APN | 375-302-006-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 907 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 907 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,945 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2814 MERLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-3406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | MARTINEZ LAND CO #8 LOT 5 BLK 68 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTINES LAND CO 08 |
| Legal Tract | 8 |
| Legal Block | 68 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 319001 |
2814 Merle Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2005.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2814 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000479301 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2814 Merle Ave was $2,495 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 | $125,641 (+2%) Land $52,966 Building $72,675 | |
| 2025 | $2,495.00 Homeowner's exemption | $123,178 Land $51,928 Building $71,250 |
| 2023 | $2,298.00 (+4.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $118,396 Land $49,912 Building $68,484 |
| 2022 | $2,201.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2814 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.
The area around 2814 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.
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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