Contra Costa County property record for 535 Walnut Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
| Square Footage | 1,086 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $720,000 (2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,563.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 370-293-003-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,086 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,086 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 710 sqft Garage |
| Street Address | 535 WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-3932 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | POR RO EL PINOLE |
| Legal Subdivision | EL PINOLE RHO |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 318000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 370-293-003-7
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 535 WALNUT AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMERCE MORTGAGE |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 08, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 28, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202253565 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 31, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000225751 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 535 WALNUT AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3932 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000029068 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-029068 |
| Name | COMMERCE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 535 WALNUT AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3932 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000152915 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-152915 |
| Name | COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 535 WALNUT AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3932 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000108952 |
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| Date | Jun 08, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-108952 |
| Name | COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92606 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 535 WALNUT AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3932 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 WALNUT AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3932 |
| Document Number | 0000247138 |
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| Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-247138 |
| Name | COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92606 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 535 WALNUT AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3932 |
| Document Number | 0000053565 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 08, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-053565 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 535 WALNUT AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3932 |
| Document Number | 0000053566 |
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| Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-053566 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2052 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Martinez City |
| 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 | $632,000 (-2.32%) Land $456,445 Building $175,555 | |
| 2025 | $8,563.00 (+2.78%) | $647,000 (-) Land $467,279 Building $179,721 |
| 2023 | $8,331.00 (+61.92%) | $647,000 Land $467,000 Building $180,000 |
| 2022 | $5,145.00 |
535 Walnut Ave is in FEMA Zone AO, inside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Moderate risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Contra Costa County (06013C), updated October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO 1% annual chance, sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes flood insurance required for federally backed mortgages |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Moderate 64th percentile of exposed land nationally · 39th in California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Moderate — about 1 in 459 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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