$725,000
SOLD MAR 13, 2026

1238 Center Ave Martinez, CA 94553

Alhambra Hills Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,681 Sq Ft
12,097 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 13, 2026

$431 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dining Room
  • College Park High School Rated A-
  • Central Air
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of March 2026

Charming single-family home at 1238 Center Ave, Martinez, CA a comfortable and well-sited residence offering 4 bedrooms and 2 baths across approximately 1,681 sq ft of living space on a generous 12,096 sq ft lot. Bright, functional layout with roomy bedrooms and flexible living areas that suit families or those who work from home. The large lot provides a private, expansive backyard with plenty of room for gardening,and outdoor entertaining. Conveniently located near downtown Martinez, local schools, parks and transportation options, this property blends suburban tranquility with easy access to community amenities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melody Kramer

Vylla Home License #01397744 Listed on: 02/12/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Curtis

Vylla Home License #01390959

Vylla Home

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,681 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • 12,097 Sq Ft Lot
  • Central Air

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 162-373-003-1

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Please use GPS
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2777
  • Stories: 1
  • Special Features: 1028

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Square Footage: 1681.00
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Street Lights

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Hookups Only, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 162-373-003-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12097.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1968

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Calaveras

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2026
Closed on
Mar 12, 2026
Sold by
Us Bank Trust National Association and Brean Asset Backed Securities Trust
Bought by
Haga Aaron
Seller's Agent
Melody Kramer
Vylla Home
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Curtis
Vylla Home
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Views
42

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.53%
Original Mortgage
$688,750
Outstanding Balance
$688,750
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$43,129

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2026
Closed on
Jan 26, 2026
Sold by
Trustee Corps and Mtc Financial Inc
Bought by
Brean Asset Backed Securities Trust and Us Bank Trust
Seller's Agent
Melody Kramer
Vylla Home
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Curtis
Vylla Home
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Views
42

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$688,750
Outstanding Balance
$688,750
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$43,129

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2013
Sold by
Alcalde Modesto M and Alcalde Monte
Bought by
Alcalde Modesto Montes

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2006
Sold by
Alcalde Modesto M and Alcalde Monte
Bought by
Alcalde Modesto M and Alcalde Monte

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,200
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 1994
Sold by
Alcalde Alyce Dee
Bought by
Alcalde Modesto M and Alcalde Monte

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,839
Interest Rate
8.86%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,087,500 None Listed On Document
Trustee Deed $822,677 Accommodation/Courtesy Recordi
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $688,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $550,200 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $93,839 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/13/2026 03/13/26 Sold $725,000 0.0% $431 / Sq Ft
02/17/2026 02/17/26 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2026 02/12/26 For Sale $725,000 -- $431 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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 $2,170 $92,932 $29,621 $63,311
2024 $2,121 $91,111 $29,041 $62,070
2023 $2,020 $89,325 $28,472 $60,853
2022 $1,858 $87,574 $27,914 $59,660
2021 $1,770 $85,858 $27,367 $58,491
2019 $1,623 $83,313 $26,556 $56,757
2018 $1,578 $81,681 $26,036 $55,645
2017 $1,531 $80,080 $25,526 $54,554
2016 $1,474 $78,511 $25,026 $53,485
2015 $1,456 $77,333 $24,651 $52,682
2014 $1,432 $75,820 $24,169 $51,651
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Melody Kramer

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Melody Kramer

    Vylla Home

    (562) 480-9884

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Melody Kramer
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Joseph Curtis

    Vylla Home

    (707) 580-6801

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Joseph Curtis
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 326011379

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 162-373-003-1

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Alhambra Hills

1238 Center Ave, Martinez, CA

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