Contra Costa County property record for 557 Falling Star Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,572 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.053 acres (2,290 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $378,500 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,777 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 161-580-023 |
| Primary APN | 161-580-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,572 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 679 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 893 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Cluster |
| Lot Area | 2,290 sqft (0.053 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 429 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 557 FALLING STAR DR |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-4861 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T8984 L23 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELMONT TERRACE SUB 8984 |
| Legal Tract | 8984 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 320004 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 161-580-023
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4861 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 09, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Jan 07, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 04, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 04, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012307285 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 557 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4861 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000109328 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 09, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-109328 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 557 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4861 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 557 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4861 |
| Document Number | 0000004207 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 07, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-004207 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $474,774 (+2%) Land $226,084 Building $248,690 | |
| 2025 | $6,777.00 (+7.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $465,465 (+4.04%) Land $221,651 Building $243,814 |
| 2023 | $6,322.00 (+2.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $447,393 Land $213,045 Building $234,348 |
| 2022 | $6,146.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Contra Costa County (06013C), updated October 12, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 510 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
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