542 Falling Star Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 542 Falling Star Dr, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 2012
Lot Size	0.065 acres (2,813 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$685,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill	$9,638 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`161-580-011-5`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`161-580-011-5`
Alternative APN	`161-580-011`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,516 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	610 sqft
2nd Floor Area	906 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2012
Effective Year Built	Effective 2012
Architectural Style	Cluster
Lot Area	2,813 sqft (0.065 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	456 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	542 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 L11
Legal Subdivision	BELMONT TERRACE SUB 8984
Legal Tract	8984
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4001
Census Tract	320004

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	542 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 22, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Jul 29, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 24, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2022129457
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 21, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000155337
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Aug 22, 2022
Property Address	542 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839
Document Number	0000129457
Map Reference	MB 501 PG 44-54
Instrument Date	Aug 12, 2022
Instrument	2022-129457
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, DOMA TITLE OF CALIFORNIA INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	2675 SUNDANCE CT, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-4419

Mortgage

Document Number	0000129458
Date	Aug 22, 2022
Instrument	2022-129458

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2052

July 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Jul 29, 2020
Property Address	542 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839
Document Number	0000155337
Map Reference	MB 501 PG 44-54
Instrument Date	Jul 21, 2020
Instrument	2020-155337
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	542 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4839

Mortgage

Document Number	0000155338
Date	Jul 29, 2020
Instrument	2020-155338

Lender

Name	AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.25%
Type Change Date	Aug 1, 2025
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.25%
Max Rate At Change	4.25%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	7.25%

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		$726,927 (+2%) Land $445,707 Building $281,220
2025	$9,638.00 (+6.99%) Homeowner's exemption	$712,674 (+4.04%) Land $436,968 Building $275,706
2023	$9,008.00 (+64.95%) Homeowner's exemption	$685,000 Land $420,000 Building $265,000
2022	$5,461.00

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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