Contra Costa County property record for 501 Falling Star Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.056 acres (2,437 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $9,919 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 161-580-037 |
| Primary APN | 161-580-037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,516 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 610 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 906 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Cluster |
| Lot Area | 2,437 sqft (0.056 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 456 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 501 FALLING STAR DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-4823 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | P1 |
| Legal Description | T8984 L37 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELMONT TERRACE SUB 8984 |
| Legal Tract | 8984 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| 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 | 501 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4823 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202267536 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 501 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4823 |
| Document Number | 0000067536 |
| Map Reference | MB 501 PG 44-54 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-067536 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, DOMA TITLE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4823 |
| Document Number | 0000067537 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-067537 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
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 | $730,000 (-) Land $456,251 Building $273,749 | |
| 2025 | $9,919.00 (+8.22%) | $730,000 (+5.49%) Land $456,251 Building $273,749 |
| 2023 | $9,166.00 (+67.08%) | $692,000 Land $432,000 Building $260,000 |
| 2022 | $5,486.00 |
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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 510 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon.
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