Contra Costa County property record for 548 Palm Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 838 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,378 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $7,277 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 376-102-014-2 |
| Primary APN | 376-102-014-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 838 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 838 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 7,378 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 548 PALM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-4022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | ALHAMBRA OAKS #1 LOT 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALHAMBRA OAKS 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 319001 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 548 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4022 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
| Dec 8, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017230435 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 548 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4022 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 548 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4022 |
| Document Number | 0000050018 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-050018 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIAMI, FL 33146 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 548 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4022 |
| Document Number | 0000230435 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 230435 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $506.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 548 PALM AVE MARTINEZ CA 945534022, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4022 |
| Document Number | 230436 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 230436 |
| Name | VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 7, 2047 |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Martinez City |
| Unified School District | Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $533,861 (+2%) Land $438,000 Building $95,861 | |
| 2025 | $7,277.00 (+7.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $523,394 (+4.04%) Land $429,412 Building $93,982 |
| 2023 | $6,793.00 (+2.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $503,073 Land $412,739 Building $90,334 |
| 2022 | $6,619.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MARTINEZ serves 31,015 people · EPA ID CA0710006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 589 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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