NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1245 Escobar St Martinez, CA 94553

Downtown Martinez Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $883,000 - $1,034,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,426 Sq Ft
$396/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 17, 2020

Last sale price $850,000 $350 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,141/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Carquinez Strait
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Alhambra Senior High School Rated A-
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of August 2020

Welcome to 1245 Escobar Street – A grand staircase welcomes you to this historic craftsman masterpiece that has been meticulously maintained for over a century. Stunning hardwood floors throughout, beamed ceilings, built-in custom cabinets, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, bathrooms with marble finishes, soaking tub, tankless water heater and storage galore. In addition to the traditional family room and dining rooms, enjoy a magnificent upstairs flex space that offers 180-degree views of the Bay – perfect for taking that Zoom call or home schooling. Conveniently located close to downtown and transportation this is downtown Martinez at its finest!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lauren Kraus

Coldwell Banker License #01802949 Listed on: 07/20/2020

Coldwell Banker

Last Buyer's Agent

Erica Starkey

Jpar Iron Horse Real Estate License #01503540

Jpar Iron Horse Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,922

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 3,720 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Workshop in Garage

Property Views

  • The Delta
  • Bay
  • Carquinez Strait
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Downtown Martine Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3730500042

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,922

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Downtown Martine
  • Directions: Alhambra Ave-Right on Escobar
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Carquinez, Delta, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Int Access From Garage, Undersized Garage, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3720
  • Parcel Number: 3730500042

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2022
Sold by
Janell Jones
Bought by
Crawford Kelly R
Current Estimated Value
$960,119

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$845,750
Outstanding Balance
$788,326
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$171,793

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2020
Closed on
Aug 14, 2020
Sold by
Morgan John Spencer and Morgan Meredith Ann
Bought by
Jones Janell
Seller's Agent
Lauren Kraus
Coldwell Banker
Buyer's Agent
Erica Starkey
Jpar Iron Horse Real Estate
List Price
$849,900
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2016
Sold by
Cuny Timothy M and Cuny Nancy V
Bought by
Morgan John Spencer and Morgan Meredith Ann Jackson

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$607,500
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1998
Sold by
Acker Andrew J and Acker Melendy L
Bought by
Cuny Timothy M and Cuny Nancy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$222,400
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Crawford Kelly R $995,000 Old Republic Title
Jones Janell $850,000 Old Republic Title Company
Morgan John Spencer $675,000 Old Republic Title Company
Cuny Timothy M $278,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Crawford Kelly R $845,750
Previous Owner Morgan John Spencer $607,500
Previous Owner Cuny Timothy M $134,663
Previous Owner Cuny Timothy M $222,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $850,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $850,000 -- --
08/17/2020 08/17/20 Sold $850,000 0.0% $350 / Sq Ft
08/06/2020 08/06/20 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2020 07/29/20 For Sale $849,900 0.0% $350 / Sq Ft
07/26/2020 07/26/20 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2020 07/20/20 For Sale $849,900 -- $350 / 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
2025 $10,922 $840,000 $425,488 $414,512
2024 $11,793 $875,000 $443,216 $431,784
2023 $11,793 $950,000 $500,000 $450,000
2022 $10,856 $867,000 $413,100 $453,900
2021 $10,632 $850,000 $405,000 $445,000
2019 $8,840 $702,269 $497,311 $204,958
2018 $8,589 $688,500 $487,560 $200,940
2017 $8,463 $675,000 $478,000 $197,000
2016 $4,609 $368,146 $132,426 $235,720
2015 $4,554 $362,617 $130,437 $232,180
2014 $4,473 $355,514 $127,882 $227,632
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lauren Kraus

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Lauren Kraus

    Coldwell Banker

    (925) 323-1582

    1 in this area

    95 Total Sales

    Lauren Kraus
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  • Erica Starkey

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Erica Starkey

    Jpar Iron Horse Real Estate

    (925) 989-1613

    18 Total Sales

    Erica Starkey
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40913204

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 373-050-004-2

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Downtown Martinez

1245 Escobar St, Martinez, CA

This home is located at 1245 Escobar St, Martinez, CA 94553 since 20 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $960,119, approximately $395 per square foot. This property was built in 1909. 1245 Escobar St is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including John Muir Elementary School, Martinez Junior High School, and Alhambra Senior High School.

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