Contra Costa County property record for 4165 Valley Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,740 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Jun 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 380-113-014-1 |
| Primary APN | 380-113-014-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 270 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4165 VALLEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-1439 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | VINE HILL MANOR LOT 126 |
| Legal Subdivision | VINE HILL MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 126 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 320001 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of September 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4165 VALLEY AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1439 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PREFERRED BANK |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION #3 |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201562894 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000096769 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4165 VALLEY AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1439 |
| Document Number | 0000092045 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202692045 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants, 205 |
| Document Number | 0000092045, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202692045 |
| Name | PREFERRED BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4165 VALLEY AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1439 |
| Document Number | 0000096769 |
| Map Reference | MB 50 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-096769 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 4165 VALLEY AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1439 |
| Document Number | 0000096770 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-096770 |
| Name | OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION #3 |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 4, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $404,532 (+2%) Land $293,288 Building $111,244 | |
| 2025 | $5,740.00 (+7.33%) | $396,601 (+4.04%) Land $287,538 Building $109,063 |
| 2023 | $5,348.00 (+4.49%) | $381,202 Land $276,373 Building $104,829 |
| 2022 | $5,118.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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