Contra Costa County property record for 8 Morello Heights Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,853 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer Sep 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 377-062-003-1 |
| Primary APN | 377-062-003-1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 13,125 sqft (0.301 acres) |
| Street Address | 8 MORELLO HEIGHTS DR |
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| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-3048 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MORELLO HEIGHTS LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORELLO HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 320001 |
8 Morello Heights Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2024.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 MORELLO HEIGHTS DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3048 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage 1ST NTHRN CA CU |
| Jul 14, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage 1ST NTHRN CA CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004826 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Property Address | 8 MORELLO HEIGHTS DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3048 |
| Document Number | 0000004826 |
| Map Reference | VOL 38 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-004826 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 511 W 3RD ST, ANTIOCH, CA 94509-1275 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8 MORELLO HEIGHTS DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3048 |
| Document Number | 0000162446 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 162446 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8 MORELLO HEIGHTS DR MARTINEZ CA 945533048, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3048 |
| Document Number | 162447 |
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| Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 162447 |
| Name | 1ST NTHRN CA CU |
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| Address | MARTINEZ, CA 94553 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 26, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 8 MORELLO HEIGHTS DR, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3048 |
| Document Number | 0000129765 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 MORELLO HEIGHTS DR MARTINEZ CA 945533048, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-3048 |
| Document Number | 0000129765 |
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| Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 129765 |
| Name | 1ST NTHRN CA CU |
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| Address | MARTINEZ, CA 94553 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 19, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Morello Heights Dr was $1,853 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Martinez City |
| Unified School District | Martinez Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $62,637 (+2%) Land $19,219 Building $43,418 | |
| 2025 | $1,853.00 Homeowner's exemption | $61,410 Land $18,843 Building $42,567 |
| 2023 | $1,700.00 (+5.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $59,027 Land $18,112 Building $40,915 |
| 2022 | $1,615.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8 Morello Heights Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 22 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1986–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 8 Morello Heights Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT serves 210,500 people · EPA ID CA0710003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 596 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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