NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1131 Shell Ave Martinez, CA 94553

Mountain View Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $755,000 - $852,591

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,325 Sq Ft
$346/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 09, 2016

Last sale price $476,500 $205 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,090/month

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Morello Park Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Cappy Ricks Park

About This Home

As of September 2016

Wonderful 4 bed/2 bath*Very nice set back & very quiet location*Large living room/family room area with lots of windows*Dual pane windows with tile flooring in kitchen & dining area, wood laminate in downstairs living area*Spacious kitchen w/eat-in breakfast bar, gas cook top & SS hood

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Kieffer

Compass License #01330888 Listed on: 05/16/2016

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Chad Morrison

Twin Oaks Real Estate License #01905614

Twin Oaks Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,036

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 4,982 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front Yard
  • Property is zoned 1001

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • 2-Story Property
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Property Views

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Not Listed Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 375031006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,036

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.114
  • Subdivision Name: Not Listed
  • Directions: Pacheco Blvd*Shell Ave
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Range, Trash Compactor
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Laminate Counters, Tile Counters, Kitchen Island
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Laminate, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Range/Oven Built-in, Trash Compactor

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Other
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Other, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Martinez (925) 335-5800

Lot Info

  • Zoning: 1001
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4982
  • Parcel Number: 375031006
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 3190.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2016
Closed on
Sep 7, 2016
Sold by
Million David T and Million Deanna M
Bought by
Cortez Michael L and Cortez Petra R
Seller's Agent
Kevin Kieffer
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Chad Morrison
Twin Oaks Real Estate
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$476,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,500
-4.51%
Total Days on Market
63
Current Estimated Value
$804,648

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$328,148
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.95%
Original Mortgage
$467,868
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2010
Sold by
Navarro Jesus E and Navarro Maria Quintero
Bought by
Million David T and Million Deanna M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,279
Interest Rate
4.35%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2005
Sold by
Smith John D and Smith Deborah D
Bought by
Navarro Jesus E and Navarro Maria Quintero

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$435,200
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Cortez Michael L $476,500 Old Republic Title Company
Million David T $280,000 Chicago Title Company
Navarro Jesus E $544,000 Old Republic Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cortez Michael L $595,000
Closed Cortez Michael L $537,240
Closed Cortez Michael L $50,000
Closed Cortez Michael L $465,500
Closed Cortez Michael L $467,868
Previous Owner Million David T $276,279
Previous Owner Navarro Jesus E $440,000
Previous Owner Navarro Jesus E $13,000
Previous Owner Navarro Jesus E $435,200
Previous Owner Smith John $140,000
Previous Owner Smith John D $100,000
Previous Owner Smith John D $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $476,500 -- --
09/09/2016 09/09/16 Sold $476,500 -4.5% $205 / Sq Ft
07/19/2016 07/19/16 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2016 05/16/16 For Sale $499,000 -- $215 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $7,036 $542,169 $292,873 $249,296
2023 $7,036 $531,539 $287,131 $244,408
2022 $6,855 $521,117 $281,501 $239,616
2021 $6,671 $510,900 $275,982 $234,918
2019 $6,452 $495,749 $267,798 $227,951
2018 $6,186 $486,030 $262,548 $223,482
2017 $6,106 $476,500 $257,400 $219,100
2016 $3,840 $303,030 $151,948 $151,082
2015 $3,809 $298,479 $149,666 $148,813
2014 $3,756 $292,633 $146,735 $145,898
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kevin Kieffer

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Kevin Kieffer

    Compass

    (925) 300-8000

    210 Total Sales

    Kevin Kieffer
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  • Chad Morrison

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Chad Morrison

    Twin Oaks Real Estate

    (925) 253-4650

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Chad Morrison
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40740710

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 375-031-006-6

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Mountain View

1131 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA

This home is located at 1131 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 since 16 May 2016 and is currently estimated at $804,648, approximately $346 per square foot. This property was built in 1937. 1131 Shell Ave is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Morello Park Elementary School, Martinez Junior High School, and Alhambra Senior High School.

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