531 Falling Star Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 531 Falling Star Dr, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,572 sqft · built 2012
Lot Size	0.053 acres (2,290 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$595,000 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill	$9,002 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Aug 2019 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`161-580-029-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`161-580-029-7`
Alternative APN	`161-580-029`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,572 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	679 sqft
2nd Floor Area	893 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2012
Effective Year Built	Effective 2012
Architectural Style	Cluster
Lot Area	2,290 sqft (0.053 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	429 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	531 FALLING STAR DR
City	MARTINEZ
State	CA
Zip	94553-4839
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	P1
Legal Description	T8984 L29
Legal Subdivision	BELMONT TERRACE SUB 8984
Legal Tract	8984
Legal Lot Number	29
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4000
Census Tract	320004

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	531 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 17, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Aug 15, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Aug 15, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 19, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2019129747
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 12, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0000129746
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	531 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	531 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839

Mortgage

Document Number	0000079874
Date	Mar 17, 2021
Instrument	2021-079874

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

August 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Aug 15, 2019
Property Address	531 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839
Document Number	0000129746
Instrument Date	Aug 12, 2019
Instrument	129746
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2019
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	531 FALLING STAR DR MARTINEZ CA 945534839, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839

August 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Aug 15, 2019
Property Address	531 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839
Document Number	0000129747
Instrument Date	Jul 23, 2019
Instrument	129747
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2019
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$654.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	531 FALLING STAR DR MARTINEZ CA 945534839, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839

Mortgage

Document Number	129748
Date	Aug 15, 2019
Instrument	129748

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 14, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Unified School District	Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$663,728 (+2%) Land $401,584 Building $262,144
2025	$9,002.00 (+6.99%)	$650,714 (+4.04%) Land $393,710 Building $257,004
2023	$8,414.00 (+2.58%)	$625,448 Land $378,423 Building $247,025
2022	$8,202.00

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 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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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