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700 Palm Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 700 Palm Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 852 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.145 acres (6,325 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$372,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill$6,279 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Transfer
May 2024 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN376-071-011-5

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN376-071-011-5
Alternative APN
  • 376-071-011

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area852 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area852 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Lot Area6,325 sqft (0.145 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area264 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address700 PALM AVE
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-3432
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionALHAMBRA OAKS #1 LOT 80
Legal SubdivisionALHAMBRA OAKS 01
Legal Lot Number80
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2022
Census Tract319001

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address700 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3432
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 1, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 8, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 14, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 26, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 26, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 14, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2016173269
Prior Transfer DateDec 10, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc0000291554
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateDec 1, 2025
Property Address700 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3432
Document Number0000134202
Map ReferenceMB 36 PG 42
Instrument DateNov 29, 2025
Instrument2025- 134202
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 11, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address700 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3432

May 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateMay 8, 2024
Property Address700 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3432
Document Number0000043315
Map ReferenceMB 36 PG 42
Instrument DateJan 28, 2024
Instrument2024-043315
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 11, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address700 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3432

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address700 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3432
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address700 PALM AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3432

Mortgage

Document Number0000236981
DateOct 14, 2020
Instrument2020-236981
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
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$440,010 (+2%) Land $355,136 Building $84,874
2025$6,279.00 (+8.65%)$431,383 (+4.04%) Land $348,173 Building $83,210
2023$5,779.00 (+2.79%) Homeowner's exemption$414,634 Land $334,654 Building $79,980
2022$5,622.00

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 589 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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