$615,000
SOLD SEP 29, 2025

1242 Thomas Dr Martinez, CA 94553

Downtown Martinez Neighborhood
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
1,718 Sq Ft
7,446 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$358 Per Sq Ft

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Kitchen Island
  • Terrace
  • Laundry Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of September 2025

Perched above downtown Martinez, this two-story single-family home offers sweeping views of the water and valley, with a unique opportunity to create your dream space. With 1,718 sq ft of living area on a 7,446 sq ft lot, the home features 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, and a spacious 2-car garage. Inside, enjoy generously sized rooms, an abundance of natural light, and a flexible layout with tons of potential. The elevated position provides added privacy and a peaceful perch overlooking the Carquinez Strait. Whether you're looking to renovate, expand, or invest, this property presents a rare chance to add value in a well-connected location. Conveniently close to the shops and restaurants of downtown Martinez, public transportation, and major freeways, this home is perfect for buyers with vision and creativity. Bring your contractor and your imagination—and make this hillside gem your own.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Aron Crisp Ii

EXP Realty License #01316972 Listed on: 09/05/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 7,446 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,718 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Circulating Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom

Additional Features

  • Terrace
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Delta Association
  • Downtown Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.17
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: DEXPREAL
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: DOWNTOWN
  • Directions: Green Street to Hillside Drive to Thomas Drive
  • Architectural Style: None
  • Has Basement?: Yes
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 1718
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Circulating
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Concrete, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area
  • Stories: 2
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Terraced Down, Yard Space
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: DELTA

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7446

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2025
Closed on
Sep 23, 2025
Sold by
Laperle Denise D
Bought by
Point 1 Llc
Seller's Agent
Aron Crisp Ii
EXP Realty
List Price
$615,000
Sold Price
$615,000
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$621,060

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,060
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.56%
Original Mortgage
$726,750
Outstanding Balance
$726,750
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$105,690

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2005
Sold by
Laperle Randy T
Bought by
Laperle Denise D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2004
Sold by
Laperle Denise D
Bought by
Laperle Denise D and Laperle Randy T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2003
Sold by
Laperle Randy T and Laperle Denise D
Bought by
Laperle Denise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2002
Sold by
Laperle Gerald F
Bought by
Laperle Gerald F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $615,000 Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Alliance Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $726,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $230,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $104,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $50,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Sold $615,000 0.0% $358 / Sq Ft
09/23/2025 09/23/25 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2025 09/05/25 For Sale $615,000 -- $358 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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
2025 $2,576 $143,859 $43,162 $100,697
2024 $2,472 $141,039 $42,316 $98,723
2023 $2,418 $138,275 $41,487 $96,788
2022 $2,383 $135,565 $40,674 $94,891
2021 $2,255 $132,908 $39,877 $93,031
2019 $2,158 $128,969 $38,696 $90,273
2018 $2,066 $126,441 $37,938 $88,503
2017 $2,012 $123,963 $37,195 $86,768
2016 $1,877 $121,533 $36,466 $85,067
2015 $1,836 $119,709 $35,919 $83,790
2014 $1,788 $117,365 $35,216 $82,149
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Aron Crisp Ii

    EXP Realty

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41110539

bridgeMLS

APN: 372-111-018-1

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Downtown Martinez

1242 Thomas Dr, Martinez, CA

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