Contra Costa County property record for 4198 Valley Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 959 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,310 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,397 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 380-120-011-8 |
| Primary APN | 380-120-011-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 959 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 959 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 5,310 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 246 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|
| Street Address | 4198 VALLEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-1440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | VINE HILL MANOR LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | VINE HILL MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 320001 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4198 VALLEY AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1440 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 22, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005308262 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000245473 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 4198 VALLEY AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1440 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CIIICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000081553 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-081553 |
| Name | SHELL WESTERN STATES FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MARTINEZ, CA 94553 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
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 | $198,069 (+2%) Land $106,697 Building $91,372 | |
| 2025 | $3,397.00 (+7.88%) | $194,186 (+4.04%) Land $104,605 Building $89,581 |
| 2023 | $3,149.00 (+3.69%) | $186,647 Land $100,544 Building $86,103 |
| 2022 | $3,037.00 |
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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