39 Austen Way, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 39 Austen Way, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.234 acres (10,200 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$312,000 (Dec 2015)
Tax Bill	$3,475 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2019 Mortgage Dec 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`159-162-002-4`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`159-162-002-4`
Alternative APN	`159-162-002`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	816 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	816 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1951
Lot Area	10,200 sqft (0.234 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	770 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	39 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 39
Legal Subdivision	HELMOND-SHEPARD
Legal Lot Number	39
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	320004

Owner

39 Austen Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2015.

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 File
Mailing Address	39 AUSTEN WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3605
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 22, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Dec 20, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jul 20, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WATERMARK CAP
Jul 8, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 9, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 9, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2015253493
Prior Transfer Date	May 1, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc	0000092558
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	39 AUSTEN WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3605
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000039460
Date	Mar 22, 2019
Instrument	2019-039460

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2049

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	39 AUSTEN WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3605
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	PLACER TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	39 AUSTEN WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3605

Mortgage

Document Number	0000341864
Date	Dec 20, 2021
Instrument	2021-341864

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PONTIAC, MI 48341

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	39 AUSTEN WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3605
Document Number	0000154329
Instrument Date	Jul 20, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 11, 2020
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	39 AUSTEN WAY MARTINEZ CA 945533605, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3605

Mortgage

Document Number	0000154329
Date	Jul 28, 2020
Instrument	154329

Lender

Name	WATERMARK CAP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	IRVINE, CA 92618

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 27, 2050

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	39 AUSTEN WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3605
Document Number	0000126120
Instrument Date	Jul 8, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2017
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	39 AUSTEN WAY MARTINEZ CA 945533605, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3605

Mortgage

Document Number	0000126120
Date	Jul 14, 2017
Instrument	126120

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 13, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 39 Austen Way was $3,475 with a veteran's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Unified School District	Mount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$394,131 (+2%) Land $289,789 Building $104,342
2025	$3,475.00 Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption	$386,404 Land $284,107 Building $102,297
2023	$3,361.00 (+0.15%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption	$371,402 Land $273,076 Building $98,326
2022	$3,356.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 39 Austen Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 39 Austen Way is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

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.

Drinking Water

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

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 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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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