NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1042 Shell Ave Martinez, CA 94553

Mountain View Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $546,000 - $620,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,105 Sq Ft
$535/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 17, 2024

Last sale price $550,000 $498 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,763/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Dog Run
  • Morello Park Elementary School Rated A
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Fenced

About This Home

As of September 2024

Attention investors! The golden investment opportunity you've been waiting for has arrived. A diamond in the rough, 1042 Shell Ave, in the Mountain View neighborhood of Martinez, just hit the market and is ripe for its transformation. Selling AS IS this sizable 1,105 sqft home, nestled on a generous 5,000 sqft lot, is bursting with untapped potential, ready for your creative charm to bring its transformation to fruition. Imagine the possibilities with its expansive backyard — an untouched canvas for your dream project. Perhaps a cooling pool to beat the summer heat, or an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) to maximize your return (buyer to investigate). Don't let this opportunity to own in charming Martinez slip through your fingers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cynthia Peterson

Exp Realty Of California Inc. License #02038729 Listed on: 09/04/2024

Exp Realty Of California Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthia Peterson

Exp Realty Of California Inc. License #02038729 Listed on: 09/04/2024

Exp Realty Of California Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • 1-Story Property
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3751710157

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Directions: Pine St > Shell
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Other
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry
  • Room Kitchen Features: Electric Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Siding - Other
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Side Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000
  • Parcel Number: 3751710157
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2024
Closed on
Sep 13, 2024
Sold by
Daniel Yarbrough Revocable Trust and Yarbrough Trust
Bought by
Wu Lei and Li Xiaomin
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Peterson
Exp Realty Of California Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Peterson
Exp Realty Of California Inc.
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
10.22%
Views
48
Current Estimated Value
$591,156

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$41,156
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2021
Sold by
Yarbrough Herbert C
Bought by
Yarbrough Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2021
Sold by
Woodfin Yarbrough Daniel
Bought by
Daniel Yarbrough Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wu Lei $550,000 Old Republic Title
Yarbrough Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Daniel Yarbrough Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $550,000 -- --
09/17/2024 09/17/24 Sold $550,000 +10.2% $498 / Sq Ft
09/07/2024 09/07/24 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2024 08/22/24 For Sale $499,000 -- $452 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,514 $550,000 $335,000 $215,000
2024 $8,549 $660,654 $473,382 $187,272
2023 $8,359 $647,700 $464,100 $183,600
2022 $3,334 $216,408 $9,358 $207,050
2021 $3,215 $212,166 $9,175 $202,991
2019 $3,049 $205,874 $8,903 $196,971
2018 $2,911 $201,838 $8,729 $193,109
2017 $2,865 $197,881 $8,558 $189,323
2016 $2,672 $194,002 $8,391 $185,611
2015 $2,646 $191,088 $8,265 $182,823
2014 $2,607 $187,346 $8,104 $179,242
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cynthia Peterson

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Cynthia Peterson

    Exp Realty Of California Inc.

    (415) 802-4000

    1 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Cynthia Peterson
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41070751

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 375-171-015-7

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Mountain View

1042 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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