Contra Costa County property record for 656 Falling Star Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,545 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $8,813 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 161-580-114-7 |
| Primary APN | 161-580-114-7 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,516 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 610 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 906 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Cluster |
| Lot Area | 2,545 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 456 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 656 FALLING STAR DR |
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| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-4841 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T8984 L114 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELMONT TERRACE SUB 8984 |
| Legal Tract | 8984 |
| Legal Lot Number | 114 |
| 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 161-580-114-7
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 656 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4841 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Jun 05, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| May 31, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201980138 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000316114 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 656 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4841 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CALIFORNIA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 656 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4841 |
| Document Number | 0000266774 |
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| Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-266774 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 656 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4841 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000108112 |
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| Date | Jun 05, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-108112 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 656 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4841 |
| Document Number | 0000080138 |
| Map Reference | MB 501 PG 44-54 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-080138 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 656 FALLING STAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4841 |
| Document Number | 0000080139 |
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| Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-080139 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 01, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.75% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.75% |
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 | $654,244 (+2%) Land $376,617 Building $277,627 | |
| 2025 | $8,813.00 (+7.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $641,417 (+4.04%) Land $369,233 Building $272,184 |
| 2023 | $8,234.00 (+2.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $616,513 Land $354,897 Building $261,616 |
| 2022 | $8,023.00 |
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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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