820 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 820 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)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$235,000 (Feb 2002)
Tax Bill$5,121 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN162-500-042-5

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN162-500-042-5
Alternative APN
  • 162-500-042

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
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1981
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area800 sqft (0.018 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area171 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area171 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address820 CENTER AVE
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-4641
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodePUD
Legal DescriptionT05890 L0042 B
Legal SubdivisionENTITLED 5890
Legal Tract05890
Legal Lot Number42
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group4
Census Block4000
Census Tract321101

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address820 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4641
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 25, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 25, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200263286
Last Transfer DateJan 24, 2008
Transfer Doc0000019218
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address820 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4641
Document Number0000071589
Instrument DateApr 9, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address820 CENTER AVE MARTINEZ CA 945534641, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4641

Mortgage

Document Number0000071589
DateApr 15, 2020
Instrument71589
Lender
NamePACIFIC SVC CU
AddressCONCORD, CA 94519
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 14, 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$354,084 (+2%) Land $180,809 Building $173,275
2025$5,121.00 (+5.85%) Homeowner's exemption$347,142 (+4.04%) Land $177,264 Building $169,878
2023$4,838.00 (+2.98%) Homeowner's exemption$333,665 Land $170,382 Building $163,283
2022$4,698.00

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
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

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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