712 Sterling Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 712 Sterling Dr, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size0.184 acres (8,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$922,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$12,683 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN164-301-003-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN164-301-003-4
Alternative APN
  • 164-301-003

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,372 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,932 sqft
1st Floor Area1,372 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area8,000 sqft (0.184 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area560 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address712 STERLING DR
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-5932
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR10
Legal DescriptionTRACT 3469 LOT 47 EX MR
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION 3469
Legal Tract3469
Legal Lot Number47
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2018
Census Tract321103

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address712 STERLING DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5932
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 26, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021139756
Prior Transfer DateSep 1, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0000187922
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateMay 10, 2021
Property Address712 STERLING DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5932
Document Number0000139756
Map ReferenceMB 109 PG 45
Instrument DateApr 23, 2021
Instrument2021-139756
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address434 STARBRIDGE CT, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523-4724

Mortgage

Document Number0000139757
DateMay 10, 2021
Instrument2021-139757
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

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$1,017,958 (+2%) Land $772,855 Building $245,103
2025$12,683.00 (+17.22%)$997,999 (+15.51%) Land $757,701 Building $240,298
2023$10,820.00 (-7.63%)$864,000 Land $656,000 Building $208,000
2022$11,714.00

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
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies8 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1995–1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 4
Most Recent ClaimMar 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding

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 RiskHigh
above 76% of the US · above 52% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.5% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 132 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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