3500 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 3500 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeService Station (Full Service)
Details2,232 sqft · built 1991
Lot Size0.251 acres (10,920 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,085,000 (Feb 2020)
Tax Bill$16,287 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Mortgage
Feb 2020 Sale & Construction Loan
Flood ZoneZone AO (high risk)
APN370-081-019-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN370-081-019-9
Alternative APN
  • 370-081-019

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,232 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area2,232 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1991
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1992
Lot Area10,920 sqft (0.251 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address3500 ALHAMBRA AVE
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-3911
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Service Station (Full Service)
Legal DescriptionMUIR MANOR POR LOTS 2,38 & 39
Legal SubdivisionMUIR MANOR
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3013
Census Tract318000

Owner

3500 Alhambra Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2025.

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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address20915 PANORAMA DR, LOS GATOS, CA 95033-8631
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 16, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
OAK VALLEY COMMUNITY BANK
Feb 11, 2020Grant Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage
FREMONT BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 11, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 11, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 1, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202025749
Last Transfer DateDec 15, 2025
Transfer Doc0000005220
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJan 16, 2026
Property Address3500 ALHAMBRA AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3911
Document Number0000005220
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 15
Instrument DateDec 15, 2025
Instrument2026- 005220
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 28, 2026
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address20915 PANORAMA DR, LOS GATOS, CA 95033-8631

Mortgage

Document Number0000005221
DateJan 16, 2026
Instrument2026- 005221
Lender
NameOAK VALLEY COMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

February 2020: Grant Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateFeb 11, 2020
Property Address3500 ALHAMBRA AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3911
Document Number0000025749
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 15
Instrument DateFeb 4, 2020
Instrument2020-025749
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4153 PINOT GRIS WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95135-1136

Mortgage

Document Number0000025750
DateFeb 11, 2020
Instrument2020-025750
Lender
NameFREMONT BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term121 Months
DueMar 1, 2030

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3500 Alhambra Ave was $16,287.

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityMartinez City
Unified School DistrictMartinez Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,210,331 (+2%) Land $557,756 Building $652,575
2025$16,287.00$1,186,600 Land $546,820 Building $639,780
2023$14,696.00 (+1.39%)$1,140,526 Land $525,588 Building $614,938
2022$14,495.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3500 Alhambra Ave in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AO
high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 109 policies
Nearby Flood Policies109 in force
Nearby Flood Claims32 (1980–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 32
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2019
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides, Jan 2006 · 12 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides, Jan 1997 · 5 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide, Jan 1982 · 6 claims

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 3500 Alhambra Ave is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 59% of the US · lower than 64% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
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 SystemCITY OF MARTINEZ
serves 31,015 people · EPA ID CA0710006
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 335 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

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