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960 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 960 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,272 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size0.193 acres (8,425 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$469,000 (Jul 2002)
Tax Bill$9,101 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN162-470-031-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN162-470-031-4
Alternative APN
  • 162-470-031

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,272 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,126 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,146 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Lot Area8,425 sqft (0.193 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area529 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address960 CENTER AVE
CityMARTINEZ
StateCA
Zip94553-4610
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionT04774 L0037 B
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION 4774
Legal Tract04774
Legal Lot Number37
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

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address960 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4610
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 25, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 25, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2002258898
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address960 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4610
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address960 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4610

Mortgage

Document Number0000059840
DateFeb 26, 2021
Instrument2021-059840
Lender
NameHOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressISELIN, NJ 08830
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

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$692,828 (+2%) Land $302,835 Building $389,993
2025$9,101.00 (+7%) Homeowner's exemption$679,245 (+4.04%) Land $296,898 Building $382,347
2023$8,506.00 (+2.47%) Homeowner's exemption$652,870 Land $285,370 Building $367,500
2022$8,301.00

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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