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685 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 685 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 890 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size0.021 acres (898 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$228,000 (Oct 2014)
Tax Bill$4,338 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN162-540-071-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN162-540-071-6
Alternative APN
  • 162-540-071

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area890 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area890 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1981
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1993
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Lot Area898 sqft (0.021 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area150 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address685 CENTER AVE
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-4666
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal DescriptionT06051 L B BG0009 U0071
Legal SubdivisionMUIRWOOD SQUARE CONDO
Legal Tract6051
Legal Lot NumberB
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3021
Census Tract321101

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address685 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4666
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 28, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 28, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 26, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2014185445
Prior Transfer DateApr 17, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000095571
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address685 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4666
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address685 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4666

Mortgage

Document Number0000248907
DateOct 23, 2020
Instrument2020-248907
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

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$279,491 (+2%) Land $159,360 Building $120,131
2025$4,338.00 (+7.56%) Homeowner's exemption$274,012 (+4.04%) Land $156,236 Building $117,776
2023$4,033.00 (+3.25%) Homeowner's exemption$263,373 Land $150,170 Building $113,203
2022$3,906.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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 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 239 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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