548 Palm Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 548 Palm Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 838 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.169 acres (7,378 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$460,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill$7,277 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN376-102-014-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN376-102-014-2
Alternative APN
  • 376-102-014

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area838 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area838 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Architectural StyleBungalow
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area7,378 sqft (0.169 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area264 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address548 PALM AVE
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-4022
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR6
Legal DescriptionALHAMBRA OAKS #1 LOT 27
Legal SubdivisionALHAMBRA OAKS 01
Legal Lot Number27
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2022
Census Tract319001

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address548 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4022
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 18, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
Dec 8, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
VETERANS UNITED HM LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 8, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 8, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 2, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2017230435
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address548 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4022
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyWESTCOR LAND TITLE INS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address548 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4022

Mortgage

Document Number0000050018
DateFeb 18, 2021
Instrument2021-050018
Lender
NameLAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMIAMI, FL 33146
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

December 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateDec 8, 2017
Property Address548 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4022
Document Number0000230435
Instrument DateDec 7, 2017
Instrument230435
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$506.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address548 PALM AVE MARTINEZ CA 945534022, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4022

Mortgage

Document Number230436
DateDec 8, 2017
Instrument230436
Lender
NameVETERANS UNITED HM LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCOLUMBIA, MO 65203
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 7, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed 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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% 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 SystemCITY OF MARTINEZ
serves 31,015 people · EPA ID CA0710006
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
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 589 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
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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