NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1403 Bernard Way Martinez, CA 94553

Alhambra Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,062,000 - $1,339,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,222 Sq Ft
$528/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 18, 2020

Last sale price $970,000 $437 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,158/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Valhalla Elementary School Rated A-
  • Stone Countertops
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of August 2020

This beautiful tri-level home is located in the fantastic, and much sought after Chateau Ridge subdivision! Bordering Pleasant Hill, there is easy access to walking, hiking & biking trails, near Hidden Lakes Park, and close to shopping, & easy freeway access. This gorgeous home offers 2,222' sq ft of spacious updated living, which includes a large kid friendly flat back yard with large redwood deck & newer trellis for entertaining, and 2 large garden sheds. All of which makes for plenty of room to relax and enjoy the outdoors next to your own grove of beautiful redwood trees. Boasting many upgrades including a completely remodeled kitchen w/SS appliances, granite counters, custom recessed kitchen ceiling, beautiful cherry wood flooring throughout, dual pane windows & slider, ceiling fans, bathrooms, fresh paint, stamped concrete driveway & walkways, and so much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Bergman

Turnbloom Real Estate License #01941334 Listed on: 06/23/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Brittany Marino

Windermere Diablo Realty License #02044492

Windermere Diablo Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Tri-Level Property
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Family Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Chateau Ridge Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1554500064

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

7,500 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1986
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Chateau Ridge
  • Directions: Morello to Elderwood to Bernard
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer
  • Other Equipment: DSL/Modem Line
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Other

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7500
  • Parcel Number: 1554500064

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2020
Closed on
Aug 11, 2020
Sold by
Sherwood James E
Bought by
Dunlap Jeanine Estrada and Dunlap Joshua
Seller's Agent
William Bergman
Turnbloom Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brittany Marino
Windermere Diablo Realty
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$970,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
2.21%
Current Estimated Value
$1,173,107

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$203,107
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.47%
Original Mortgage
$850,000
Outstanding Balance
$754,010
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$419,097

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2013
Sold by
Sherwood James E
Bought by
Sherwood James E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2008
Sold by
Sherwood Marian Laurie
Bought by
Sherwood James E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 1997
Sold by
Monaghan Joseph P and Monaghan Constance
Bought by
Sherwood James E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
7.62%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dunlap Jeanine Estrada $970,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Sherwood James E -- First American Title Company
Sherwood James E -- First American Title
Sherwood James E $284,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dunlap Jeanine Estrada $850,000
Previous Owner Sherwood James E $160,000
Previous Owner Sherwood James E $170,000
Previous Owner Sherwood James E $210,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $970,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $970,000 -- --
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Sold $970,000 +2.2% $437 / Sq Ft
07/19/2020 07/19/20 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2020 06/23/20 For Sale $949,000 -- $427 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $12,642 $1,049,958 $465,445 $584,513
2024 $12,152 $1,029,371 $456,319 $573,052
2023 $12,152 $1,009,188 $447,372 $561,816
2022 $12,049 $989,400 $438,600 $550,800
2021 $11,786 $970,000 $430,000 $540,000
2019 $5,322 $406,502 $125,955 $280,547
2018 $5,192 $398,533 $123,486 $275,047
2017 $5,021 $390,719 $121,065 $269,654
2016 $4,890 $383,059 $118,692 $264,367
2015 $4,841 $377,306 $116,910 $260,396
2014 $4,764 $369,916 $114,620 $255,296
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    William Bergman

    Turnbloom Real Estate

    (925) 212-8946

    5 Total Sales

    William Bergman
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  • Brittany Marino

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Brittany Marino

    Windermere Diablo Realty

    (925) 788-7554

    25 in this area

    202 Total Sales

    Brittany Marino
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40909617

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 155-450-006-4

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Alhambra Hills

1403 Bernard Way, Martinez, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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