Contra Costa County property record for 513 Palm Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,136 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $38,000 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,639 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 376-101-012-7 |
| Primary APN | 376-101-012-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,720 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 513 PALM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-4021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | ALHAMBRA OAKS #1 LOT 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALHAMBRA OAKS 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 319002 |
513 Palm Ave is held in a trust since March 2008.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4010 VIA ESTRELLA, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2114 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999148286 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000065681 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 513 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000075413 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-075413 |
| Name | UNIFY FINANCIAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | TORRANCE, CA 90501 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 513 Palm Ave was $2,639.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Martinez City |
| Unified School District | Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $123,768 (+2%) Land $48,482 Building $75,286 | |
| 2025 | $2,639.00 | $121,342 Land $47,532 Building $73,810 |
| 2023 | $2,441.00 (+4.14%) | $116,632 Land $45,687 Building $70,945 |
| 2022 | $2,344.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 513 Palm Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 513 Palm Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% 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 | CITY OF MARTINEZ serves 31,015 people · EPA ID CA0710006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 589 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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