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526 Falling Star Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 526 Falling Star Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2012
Square Footage2,146 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,986 sqft (0.069 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$590,000 (2017)
Tax Bill$9,158.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN161-580-007-3
Alternative APN
  • 161-580-007

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,146 sqft Living Area
1st Floor879 sqft 1st Floor
2nd Floor1,267 sqft 2nd Floor
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2012
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2012
Architectural StyleCluster Style
Lot Area2,986 sqft (0.069 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area437 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling

Location & Zoning

Street Address526 FALLING STAR DR
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-4839
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionT8984 L7
Legal SubdivisionBELMONT TERRACE SUB 8984
Legal Tract8984
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Minor Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Blockgroup4
Census Block4001
Census Tract320004

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 161-580-007-3

Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address526 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 04, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 04, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 01, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2017182021
Prior Transfer DateFeb 27, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0000054492
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateOct 04, 2017
Property Address526 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839
Document Number0000182021
Map ReferenceMAP501 PG44-54
Instrument DateSep 28, 2017
Instrument2017-182021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2022
Title CompanyCORNERSTONE TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address526 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839

Mortgage

Document Number0000182022
DateOct 04, 2017
Instrument2017-182022
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 01, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$684,739 (+2%) Land $348,173 Building $336,566
2025$9,158.00 (+7.02%) Homeowner's exemption$671,314 (+4.04%) Land $341,347 Building $329,967
2023$8,557.00 (+2.59%) Homeowner's exemption$645,248 Land $328,093 Building $317,155
2022$8,341.00

Flood & Wildfire

526 Falling Star Dr is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Contra Costa County (06013C), updated October 12, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

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

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