Contra Costa County property record for 534 Falling Star Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,572 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.053 acres (2,324 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $330,500 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,181 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Line of Credit Oct 2021 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 161-580-009-9 |
| Primary APN | 161-580-009-9 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| 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 |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Cluster |
| Lot Area | 2,324 sqft (0.053 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 429 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 534 FALLING STAR DR |
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| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-4839 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | P1 |
| Legal Description | T8984 L9 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELMT TERRACE |
| Legal Tract | 8984 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 320004 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 161-580-009-9
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 11 ORCHARD LN, ALAMO, CA 94507-1564 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 17, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MECHANICS BANK |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Dec 08, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012228791 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000303625 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 534 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE SANTA A |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000201382 |
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| Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-201382 |
| Name | MECHANICS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | HERCULES, CA 94547 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 534 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839 |
| Document Number | 0000303627 |
| Map Reference | MB 501 PG 44-54 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-303627 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 11 ORCHARD LN, ALAMO, CA 94507-1564 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 534 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839 |
| Document Number | 0000303625 |
| Map Reference | MB 501 PG 44-54 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-303625 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | TWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 11 ORCHARD LN, ALAMO, CA 94507-1564 |
| Document Number | 0000303626 |
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| Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-303626 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 08, 2020 |
| Property Address | 534 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839 |
| Document Number | 0000306707 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 306707 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 11 ORCHARD LN ALAMO CA 945071564, ALAMO, CA 94507-1564 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $414,989 (+2%) Land $226,084 Building $188,905 | |
| 2025 | $6,181.00 (+7.2%) | $406,852 (+4.04%) Land $221,651 Building $185,201 |
| 2023 | $5,766.00 (+2.96%) | $391,055 Land $213,045 Building $178,010 |
| 2022 | $5,600.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 12, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Radiate Holdings, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 510 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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