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785 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 785 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms5 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Square Footage2,145 sqft Living Area
Lot Size17,424 sqft (0.4 acres)
GarageAttached, 530 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$1,823.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN375-090-001-5
Alternative APN
  • 375-090-001

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Building Area2,145 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,201 sqft 1st Floor
2nd Floor944 sqft 2nd Floor
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Lot Area17,424 sqft (0.4 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area530 sqft Garage

Location & Zoning

Street Address785 SHELL AVE
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-3229
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPOR RO LAS JUNTAS
Legal SubdivisionLAS JUNTAS RHO
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Minor Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1003
Census Tract319002

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 375-090-001-5

Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address785 SHELL AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3229
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 23, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AMERICAN ADVISORS
Jun 23, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
COMMISSIONER/HSNG & URBAN DEV
May 09, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AMERICAN ADVISORS
May 09, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 21, 1996
Deed SaleMar 21, 1996
Prior SaleNov 17, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number199650952
Last Transfer DateOct 01, 2020
Transfer Doc0000232382
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address785 SHELL AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3229
Document Number0000165127
Instrument DateJun 23, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2020
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address785 SHELL AVE MARTINEZ CA 945533229, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3229

Mortgage

Document Number0000165127
DateAug 07, 2020
Instrument165127
Lender
NameAMERICAN ADVISORS
Address3800 W CHAPMAN AVENUE 3RD & 7TH F, ORANGE, CA 92868
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term960 Months
DueAug 06, 2100
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.06%

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address785 SHELL AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3229
Document Number0000165128
Instrument DateJun 23, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2020
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address785 SHELL AVE MARTINEZ CA 945533229, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3229

Mortgage

Document Number0000165128
DateAug 07, 2020
Instrument165128
Lender
NameCOMMISSIONER/HSNG & URBAN DEV
Address451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term960 Months
DueAug 06, 2100
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address785 SHELL AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3229
Document Number0000085458
Instrument DateMay 09, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2017
Title CompanyTIMIOS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address785 SHELL AVE MARTINEZ CA 945533229, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3229

Mortgage

Document Number0000085458
DateMay 17, 2017
Instrument85458
Lender
NameAMERICAN ADVISORS
AddressORANGE, CA 92868
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.3%

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address785 SHELL AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3229
Document Number0000085459
Instrument DateMay 09, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 16, 2018
Title CompanyTIMIOS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address785 SHELL AVE MARTINEZ CA 945533229, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3229

Mortgage

Document Number0000085459
DateMay 17, 2017
Instrument85459
Lender
NameHUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.3%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityMartinez City
Unified School DistrictMartinez Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$87,876 (+2%) Land $16,615 Building $71,261
2025$1,823.00 (+6.8%) Homeowner's exemption$86,154 (+4.04%) Land $16,290 Building $69,864
2023$1,707.00 (+1.43%) Homeowner's exemption$82,810 Land $15,658 Building $67,152
2022$1,683.00

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