778 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 778 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,061 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size0.018 acres (800 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$384,000 (Mar 2007)
Tax Bill$7,159 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2017 Mortgage
Feb 2021 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN162-500-028-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN162-500-028-4
Alternative APN
  • 162-500-028

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,061 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area503 sqft
2nd Floor Area558 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1981
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Lot Area800 sqft (0.018 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area171 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address778 CENTER AVE
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-4642
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodePUD
Legal DescriptionT05890 L0028 B
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION 5890
Legal Tract05890
Legal Lot Number28
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group4
Census Block4000
Census Tract321101

Owner

778 Center Ave, a townhouse, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2022.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address778 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4642
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 16, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Feb 17, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Aug 11, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 30, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
TESCH MARIE E FAMILY TR (PT)
Jan 30, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
TESCH ROBERT S FAMILY TR (PT)

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 28, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 28, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200789545
Last Transfer DateAug 3, 2022
Transfer Doc0000125564
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address778 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4642
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE COPPELL TX

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000046137
DateMar 16, 2017
Instrument2017-046137
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2047

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address778 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4642
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address778 CENTER AVE, BRIONES, CA 94553-4642

Mortgage

Document Number0000048785
DateFeb 17, 2021
Instrument2021-048785
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

August 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateAug 11, 2022
Property Address778 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4642
Document Number0000125564
Map ReferenceMB 246 PG 22
Instrument DateAug 3, 2022
Instrument2022-125564
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address778 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4642

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address778 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4642
Document Number0000107788
Instrument DateJan 30, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 26, 2017
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address778 CENTER AVE MARTINEZ CA 945534642, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4642

Mortgage

Document Number0000107788
DateJun 16, 2017
Instrument107788
Lender
NameTESCH MARIE E FAMILY TR (PT)
Address3120 SHIRE LN, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-4627
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address778 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4642
Document Number0000111229
Instrument DateJan 30, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 16, 2018
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address778 CENTER AVE MARTINEZ CA 945534642, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4642

Mortgage

Document Number0000111229
DateJun 21, 2017
Instrument111229
Lender
NameTESCH ROBERT S FAMILY TR (PT)
Address240 BRIAR DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-5853
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 778 Center Ave was $7,159 with a homeowner's exemption.

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$480,000 (-6.67%) Land $312,585 Building $167,415
2025$7,159.00 Homeowner's exemption$514,326 Land $334,938 Building $179,388
2023$6,681.00 (+1.4%) Homeowner's exemption$494,356 Land $321,933 Building $172,423
2022$6,589.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 778 Center Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.

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
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1981)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimNov 1981 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 778 Center Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of 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 Likelihood0.02% 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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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