Contra Costa County property record for 35 Austen Way, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,132 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $454,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,613 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 159-162-006-5 |
| Primary APN | 159-162-006-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,132 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Lot Area | 10,200 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 35 AUSTEN WAY |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-3605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Description | HELMOND SHEPARD TRACT LOT 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | HELMOND-SHEPARD TR |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 320004 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35 AUSTEN WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2004287755 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $697,855 (+2%) Land $313,921 Building $383,934 | |
| 2025 | $8,613.00 (+4.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $684,172 (+4.04%) Land $307,766 Building $376,406 |
| 2023 | $8,225.00 (+1.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $657,607 Land $295,816 Building $361,791 |
| 2022 | $8,088.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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 244 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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