Contra Costa County property record for 2901 Merle Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 624 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $524,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $7,214 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 375-301-017-6 |
| Primary APN | 375-301-017-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 624 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 7,800 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 2901 MERLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-3481 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | MARTINEZ LAND #8 LOT 9 & POR 10 BLK 69 |
| Legal Subdivision | 8 MARTINEZ LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 69 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 319001 |
2901 Merle Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2901 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3481 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024121420 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000284097 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 |
| Document Number | 0000284097 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 284097 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 MCKAY WAY #1 BENICIA CA 945103072, 1, BENICIA, CA 94510-3072 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2901 Merle Ave was $7,214.
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 | $534,480 (+2%) Land $432,480 Building $102,000 | |
| 2025 | $7,214.00 | $524,000 Land $424,000 Building $100,000 |
| 2023 | $1,288.00 (+6.45%) | $21,963 Land $14,233 Building $7,730 |
| 2022 | $1,210.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 2901 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 2901 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 |
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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 | 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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