Contra Costa County property record for 539 Falling Star Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,146 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,696 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $405,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,242 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Second Mortgage Apr 2018 Second Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 161-580-027-1 |
| Primary APN | 161-580-027-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,146 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 879 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,267 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Cluster |
| Lot Area | 3,696 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 437 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 539 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 L27 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELMONT TERRACE SUB 8994 |
| Legal Tract | 8984 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 320004 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 161-580-027-1
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DISCOVER BANK |
| Apr 23, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage PATELCO CU |
| Apr 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012301748 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000263951 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 539 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 05, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 539 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839 |
| Document Number | 0000028306 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-028306 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GREENWOOD, DE 19950 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 27, 2043 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 539 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMMODATION |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000062148 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-062148 |
| Name | PATELCO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PLEASANTON, CA 94588 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 539 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TTL CO OAKLAND |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 539 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839 |
| Document Number | 0000119565 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-119565 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 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 | $508,690 (+2%) Land $226,084 Building $282,606 | |
| 2025 | $7,242.00 (+7.1%) | $498,716 (+4.04%) Land $221,651 Building $277,065 |
| 2023 | $6,762.00 (+2.78%) | $479,352 Land $213,045 Building $266,307 |
| 2022 | $6,579.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 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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