Contra Costa County property record for 2909 Merle Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,166 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,323 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,776 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 375-301-023-4 |
| Primary APN | 375-301-023-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,166 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,166 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 5,323 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 270 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 2909 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 L 12 & POR L 13 BLK 69 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTINEZ LAND CO 08 |
| Legal Tract | 8 |
| Legal Block | 69 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,13 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 319001 |
2909 Merle Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2909 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3481 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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 | Dec 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016263048 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008618 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 2909 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3481 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2909 MERLE AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3481 |
| Document Number | 0000129920 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-129920 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 293 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2909 Merle Ave was $6,776 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 | $503,105 (+2%) Land $351,583 Building $151,522 | |
| 2025 | $6,776.00 Homeowner's exemption | $493,241 Land $344,690 Building $148,551 |
| 2023 | $6,318.00 (+2.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $474,090 Land $331,306 Building $142,784 |
| 2022 | $6,149.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2909 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 2909 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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