Contra Costa County property record for 989 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,055 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,147 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $358,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,410 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Sep 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 162-462-001-7 |
| Primary APN | 162-462-001-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,055 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,184 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 871 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 10,147 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 989 CENTER AVE |
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| City | MARTINEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94553-4609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | T04774 L0044 B |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 4774 |
| Legal Tract | 04774 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 321101 |
989 Center Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2011.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 989 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4609 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Sep 24, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit POLICE CU/CA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011177861 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000372199 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 989 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 989 CENTER AVE, BRIONES, CA 94553-4609 |
| Document Number | 0000291341 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-291341 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 989 CENTER AVE, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4609 |
| Document Number | 0000162850 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 989 CENTER AVE MARTINEZ CA 945534609, MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4609 |
| Document Number | 0000162850 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 162850 |
| Name | POLICE CU/CA |
|---|---|
| Address | 1250 GRUNDY LN, SAN BRUNO, CA 94066-3032 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 29, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 989 Center Ave was $6,410 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 | $458,649 (+2%) Land $322,849 Building $135,800 | |
| 2025 | $6,410.00 Homeowner's exemption | $449,657 Land $316,519 Building $133,138 |
| 2023 | $5,979.00 (+2.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $432,198 Land $304,229 Building $127,969 |
| 2022 | $5,819.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 989 Center Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 989 Center Ave 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 | 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 403 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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