Contra Costa County property record for 552 Palm Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,748 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,029 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $29,000 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $4,221 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 376-102-015-9 |
| Primary APN | 376-102-015-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,748 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,748 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 7,029 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 552 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 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALHAMBRA OAKS 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 319001 |
552 Palm Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2024.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 552 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4022 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199610934 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034548 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Property Address | 552 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4022 |
| Document Number | 0000034548 |
| Map Reference | MB 36 PG 42 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-034548 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 552 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4022 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 552 Palm Ave was $4,221 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $268,521 (+2%) Land $103,337 Building $165,184 | |
| 2025 | $4,221.00 Homeowner's exemption | $263,257 Land $101,311 Building $161,946 |
| 2023 | $3,924.00 (+3.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $253,036 Land $97,378 Building $155,658 |
| 2022 | $3,799.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 552 Palm Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 552 Palm Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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