679 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 679 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 890 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size	0.022 acres (937 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$180,000 (Jun 2013)
Tax Bill	$3,724 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`162-540-068-2`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`162-540-068-2`
Alternative APN	`162-540-068`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	890 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	890 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1981
Effective Year Built	Effective 1983
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	937 sqft (0.022 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	150 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	150 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	679 CENTER AVE
City	MARTINEZ
State	CA
Zip	94553-4666
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal Description	T06051 L B BG0009 U0068
Legal Tract	6051
Legal Lot Number	B
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3021
Census Tract	321101

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	2406 26TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94116-2301
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 20, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 20, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2013156563
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Mar 9, 2026
Property Address	679 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4666
Document Number	0000022914
Map Reference	MB 260 PG 20
Instrument Date	Mar 2, 2026
Instrument	2026- 022914
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 18, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	2406 26TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94116-2301

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Municipality	Martinez City
Unified School District	Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$226,073 (+2%) Land $138,157 Building $87,916
2025	$3,724.00 (+7.75%) Homeowner's exemption	$221,642 (+4.04%) Land $135,449 Building $86,193
2023	$3,456.00 (+3.47%) Homeowner's exemption	$213,038 Land $130,191 Building $82,847
2022	$3,340.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 239 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

May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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