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838 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 838 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,061 sqft · built 1982
Lot Size0.018 acres (800 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$187,000 (Dec 2012)
Tax Bill$3,906 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN162-500-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN162-500-006
Alternative APN
  • 162-500-006-0

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 1982
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area800 sqft (0.018 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area171 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area171 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address838 CENTER AVE
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-4664
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodePUD
Legal DescriptionT05890 L0006 B
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION 5890
Legal Tract05890
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group4
Census Block4000
Census Tract321101

Owner

838 Center Ave, a townhouse, is held in a trust since November 2021.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 20865, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-8865
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 20, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 20, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 28, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2012324814
Last Transfer DateNov 19, 2021
Transfer Doc0000328763
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateDec 1, 2021
Property Address838 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4664
Document Number0000328763
Map ReferenceMB 246 PG 22
Instrument DateNov 19, 2021
Instrument2021-328763
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
Address20800 LAKE CHABOT RD APT 304, 304, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-5440

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Center Ave was $3,906.

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$234,869 (+2%) Land $75,357 Building $159,512
2025$3,906.00$230,265 Land $73,880 Building $156,385
2023$3,630.00 (+3.36%)$221,325 Land $71,012 Building $150,313
2022$3,512.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 838 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 838 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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