2903 Merle Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 2903 Merle Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,806 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size	0.179 acres (7,800 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$735,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill	$9,342 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2025 Line of Credit May 2017 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`375-301-018-4`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`375-301-018-4`
Alternative APN	`375-301-018`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,806 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,806 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1989
Effective Year Built	Effective 1989
Lot Area	7,800 sqft (0.179 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	240 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2903 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 11 & POR 10 BLK 69
Legal Subdivision	MARTINEZ LAND CO 08
Legal Block	69
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2020
Census Tract	319001

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	2903 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3481
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 17, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE POLICE CREDIT UNION OF CALIFORNIA A
May 16, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIBANK NA
May 9, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CHANGE LENDING LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 9, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 9, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 13, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202279201
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	2903 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3481
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 26, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1250 GRUNDY LN, SAN BRUNO, CA 94066-3032
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000140610
Date	Dec 17, 2025
Instrument	2025- 140610

Lender

Name	THE POLICE CREDIT UNION OF CALIFORNIA A
Address	1250 GRUNDY LN, SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 15, 2055

Interest

Change Frequency	Monthly

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	2903 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3481
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	ORANGE COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000085242
Date	May 16, 2017
Instrument	2017-085242

Lender

Name	CITIBANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	O FALLON, MO 63368

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2047

May 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	May 9, 2022
Property Address	2903 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3481
Document Number	0000079201
Map Reference	MB 15 PG 303
Instrument Date	May 4, 2022
Instrument	2022-079201
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	2903 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3481
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000079202
Date	May 9, 2022
Instrument	2022-079202

Lender

Name	CHANGE LENDING LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$700,000 (-2.1%) Land $476,192 Building $223,808
2025	$9,342.00 (+8.07%) Homeowner's exemption	$715,000 (+5.15%) Land $486,396 Building $228,604
2023	$8,644.00 (-5.65%) Homeowner's exemption	$680,000 Land $463,000 Building $217,000
2022	$9,162.00

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

Flood

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

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.

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