Contra Costa County property record for 830 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,061 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.018 acres (800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $159,000 (Nov 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,608 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Nov 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 162-500-012-8 |
| Primary APN | 162-500-012-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,061 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 503 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 558 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 800 sqft (0.018 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 171 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 171 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 830 CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-4641 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | T05890 L0012 B |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 5890 |
| Legal Tract | 05890 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 321101 |
830 Center Ave, a townhouse, is held in a trust since October 2021.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 128 WINDHOVER WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2150 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010249491 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000311410 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 830 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4641 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 128 WINDHOVER WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2150 |
| Document Number | 0000077133 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-077133 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 830 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4641 |
| Document Number | 0000311410 |
| Map Reference | MB 246 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-311410 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 128 WINDHOVER WAY, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-2150 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 830 Center Ave was $3,608.
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 | $208,942 (+2%) Land $98,003 Building $110,939 | |
| 2025 | $3,608.00 | $204,846 Land $96,082 Building $108,764 |
| 2023 | $3,351.00 (+3.49%) | $196,894 Land $92,352 Building $104,542 |
| 2022 | $3,238.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 830 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 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 risk around 830 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 Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF MARTINEZ serves 31,015 people · EPA ID CA0710006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 239 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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