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542 Gilda Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 542 Gilda Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,442 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.149 acres (6,500 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$650,000 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill$9,089 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN161-345-003-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN161-345-003-8
Alternative APN
  • 161-345-003

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,442 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,442 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area6,500 sqft (0.149 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area461 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address542 GILDA AVE
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-4210
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR6
Legal DescriptionT05056 L0038 B
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION 5056
Legal Tract05056
Legal Lot Number38
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract320004

Owner

542 Gilda Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2021.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address542 GILDA AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4210
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 26, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 26, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202160239
Prior Transfer DateAug 18, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0000322268
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateFeb 26, 2021
Property Address542 GILDA AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4210
Document Number0000060239
Map ReferenceMB 206 PG 5
Instrument DateFeb 24, 2021
Instrument2021-060239
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address1835 ESTUDILLO ST, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2534

Mortgage

Document Number0000060240
DateFeb 26, 2021
Instrument2021-060240
Lender
NamePARKSIDE LENDING LLC
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Gilda Ave was $9,089.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityMartinez City
Unified School DistrictMount Diablo Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$717,650 (+2%) Land $463,713 Building $253,937
2025$9,089.00$703,579 Land $454,621 Building $248,958
2023$8,688.00 (+1.6%)$676,260 Land $436,968 Building $239,292
2022$8,551.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 542 Gilda Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimOct 1979 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 542 Gilda Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemCONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT
serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 537 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless		300 / 25
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
DSL		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.

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