NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1257 Center Ave Martinez, CA 94553

Alhambra Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $804,000 - $895,153

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,524 Sq Ft
$554/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 30, 2020

Last sale price $690,888 $453 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,288 / mo

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • College Park High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Solar owned by seller

About This Home

As of June 2020

Beautiful single-story with Panoramic view and a Spa! Fresh interior paint & recent exterior paint with Tex-Cote Coolwall System. Concrete tile roof. Owned solar panels &electric car charger system. Bamboo hardwood flooring. Open concept living area with wood-burning insert fireplace. New recessed lighting. Eat-in kitchen has breakfast nook and breakfast bar. Beautiful new quartz countertop in the large guest bathroom. New master bathroom shower. Master bedroom has two closets and view. Large private backyard has panoramic view, large deck shaded gazebo and hot tub; it’s great for relaxing and entertaining! Drought resistant Botanic yards with fruits trees and roses. Dual pane windows thru. Updated central HVAC system. RV/Board parking. Close to beautiful Hidden Lakes Park, Briones Regional Park, Kaiser, and VA Hospitals. Quick access to I-680 & HWY-4 & 24. Great schools! #Virtual Open House

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Yasumi Davis

Sakura Realty License #01412749 Listed on: 05/29/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Rachel Capil

Keller Williams Realty License #02090761

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 7,878 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • RV or Boat Parking

Property Views

  • Water
  • Panoramic
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1623810163

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

7,878 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Not Listed
  • Directions: Morello Ave to Center Ave
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Stove Insert
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • Pool Features: Electric Heat
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills, Marina, Panoramic, Valley, Water
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: RV/Boat Parking, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Not Listed

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7878
  • Parcel Number: 1623810163

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2020
Closed on
Jun 23, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Yasumi Davis
Sakura Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rachel Capil
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$688,000
Sold Price
$690,888
Premium/Discount to List
$2,888
0.42%
Current Estimated Value
$844,538

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$153,650
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.37%
Original Mortgage
$656,343
Interest Rate
0.032%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,571
Interest Rate
0.055%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$449,200
Interest Rate
0.0662%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$449,200
Interest Rate
0.0662%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$691,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- None Available
$382,500 Fidelity National Title Co
-- Fidelity National Title Co
$561,500 Fidelity National Title Co
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $57,393
Open $653,400
Closed $656,343
Previous Owner $351,000
Previous Owner $359,000
Previous Owner $375,571
Previous Owner $449,200
Previous Owner $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $690,888 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $690,888 -- --
06/30/2020 06/30/20 Sold $690,888 +0.4% $453 / Sq Ft
06/08/2020 06/08/20 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2020 05/29/20 For Sale $688,000 -- $451 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2026 $9,670 $770,594 $479,670 $290,924
2025 $9,670 $755,485 $470,265 $285,220
2024 $9,248 $740,673 $461,045 $279,628
2023 $9,248 $726,151 $452,005 $274,146
2022 $9,106 $711,914 $443,143 $268,771
2021 $8,842 $697,955 $434,454 $263,501
2019 $5,839 $442,601 $289,283 $153,318
2018 $5,707 $433,923 $283,611 $150,312
2017 $5,540 $425,415 $278,050 $147,365
2016 $5,402 $417,075 $272,599 $144,476
2015 $5,371 $410,811 $268,505 $142,306
2014 $5,308 $402,765 $263,246 $139,519
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Yasumi Davis

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Yasumi Davis

    Sakura Realty

    (925) 381-3201

    2 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Yasumi Davis
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Rachel Capil

    Keller Williams Realty

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40906430

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 162-381-016-3

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Alhambra Hills

1257 Center Ave, Martinez, CA

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