Contra Costa County property record for 509 Palms Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $43,500 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,031 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 380-070-006-8 |
| Primary APN | 380-070-006-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 832 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 228 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 509 PALMS DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-1433 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | RO LAS JUNTAS |
| Legal Subdivision | LAS JUNTAS RHO |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 320001 |
509 Palms Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2004.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 PALMS DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-1433 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200443466 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000486034 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Palms Dr was $3,031.
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 | $74,561 (+2%) Land $27,472 Building $47,089 | |
| 2025 | $3,031.00 | $73,100 Land $26,934 Building $46,166 |
| 2023 | $2,757.00 (+6.24%) | $70,263 Land $25,889 Building $44,374 |
| 2022 | $2,595.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 509 Palms Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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.
Wildfire risk around 509 Palms Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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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