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517 Falling Star Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 517 Falling Star Dr, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,146 sqft · built 2012
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,491 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$810,000 (Feb 2026)
Tax Bill$7,232 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN161-580-033-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN161-580-033-9
Alternative APN
  • 161-580-033

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,146 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area879 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,267 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2012
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2012
Architectural StyleCluster
Lot Area3,491 sqft (0.08 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area437 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address517 FALLING STAR DR
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-4823
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeP1
Legal DescriptionT8984 L33
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION 8984 BELMONT TERRA
Legal Tract8984
Legal Lot Number33
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group4
Census Block4000
Census Tract320004

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address517 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4823
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 17, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
STONECASTLE LAND AND HOME FINANCIAL
Aug 29, 2018Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 17, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 17, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 25, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202615271
Prior Transfer DateMar 4, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0000082451
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateFeb 17, 2026
Property Address517 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4823
Document Number0000015271
Map ReferenceMB 501 PG 44 - 54
Instrument DateFeb 11, 2026
Instrument2026- 015271
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2026
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRight of Survivorship
Address517 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4823

Mortgage

Document Number0000015272
DateFeb 17, 2026
Instrument2026- 015272
Lender
NameSTONECASTLE LAND AND HOME FINANCIAL
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2056

August 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateAug 29, 2018
Property Address517 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4823
Document Number0000138459
Instrument DateAug 15, 2018
Instrument138459
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 10, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address755 SOLANA DR LAFAYETTE CA 945495206, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-5206

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
Unified School DistrictMartinez Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$507,810 (+2%) Land $226,084 Building $281,726
2025$7,232.00 (+7.09%)$497,853 (+4.04%) Land $221,651 Building $276,202
2023$6,753.00 (+2.79%)$478,523 Land $213,045 Building $265,478
2022$6,570.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT
serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 510 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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