NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1455 Cedar St Martinez, CA 94553

Estimated Value: $642,000 - $689,429

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,269 Sq Ft
$526/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 07, 2023

Last sale price $695,000 $548 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,251/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • View of Hills
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Alhambra Senior High School Rated A-
  • Private Lot
  • Engineered Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2023

Come home to a Charming 1920’s property that has undergone a very tasteful REMODEL over the past 20 years of ownership. This home FEATURES; 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, original hardwood floors, Newer paint and carpets, covering approx. 1,300 sq ft of living space. The Loft is a 3rd bedroom but can also be use for an office, retreat, or game/bonus room. The PRIVATE backyard and large deck have been transformed for entertaining family and guests with a TV Screen and Fire Pit...or just bring the Zen in you!! Small 1-car detached garage with two additional drive-way parking spaces complete this property. WALKING and/or biking distance to a very active downtown center of shops, wine and beer gardens, restaurants, and Water Marina with regional parks and trails. CLOSE to hwy 680, 12 years of schools, and BART Station(s).

Last Listed By

John Davi

BHHS Drysdale Properties License #01334205 Listed on: 10/12/2023

BHHS Drysdale Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,170

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Outdoor Storage

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Alhambra Heights Subdivision, Modern Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3740230036

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,170

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: ALHAMBRA HEIGHTS
  • Directions: Pacheco Blvd - Cedar Street
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Insulation - Floor, Insulation - Other, Insulation - Per Owner, Windows
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Wood, Hardwood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Screens, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Siding - Other, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Cable Available
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000
  • Parcel Number: 3740230036
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 3190.02

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2023
Closed on
Dec 4, 2023
Sold by
Hard Mary A and Hard John Paul
Bought by
Pullen Nathan and Guice Jessica
Seller's Agent
John Davi
BHHS Drysdale Properties
Buyer's Agent
Michael Trueba
BHHS Drysdale Properties
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$695,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.57%
Total Days on Market
26
Views
68
Current Estimated Value
$667,607

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$27,393
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.07%
Original Mortgage
$709,942
Interest Rate
7.79%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2003
Sold by
Donohue Ann
Bought by
Hard John Paul and Hard Mary A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 1996
Sold by
Le Grand David S and Le Kathleen A
Bought by
Donohue Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,327
Interest Rate
8.23%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Pullen Nathan $695,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Hard John Paul $335,000 North American Title
Donohue Ann $137,000 Financial Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pullen Nathan $717,960
Closed Pullen Nathan $709,942
Previous Owner Hard Mary A $326,900
Previous Owner Hard John Paul $360,000
Previous Owner Hard John Paul $93,500
Previous Owner Hard John Paul $265,000
Previous Owner Donohue Ann $32,000
Previous Owner Donohue Ann $205,000
Previous Owner Donohue Ann $15,000
Previous Owner Donohue Ann $51,000
Previous Owner Donohue Ann $30,101
Previous Owner Donohue Ann $20,010
Previous Owner Donohue Ann $132,961
Previous Owner Donohue Ann $135,327
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $695,000 -- --
12/07/2023 12/07/23 Sold $695,000 -0.6% $548 / Sq Ft
11/07/2023 11/07/23 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2023 10/12/23 For Sale $699,000 -- $551 / 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
2024 $6,170 $695,000 $500,000 $195,000
2023 $6,170 $466,333 $288,851 $177,482
2022 $6,070 $457,190 $283,188 $174,002
2021 $5,900 $448,227 $277,636 $170,591
2019 $5,719 $434,934 $269,402 $165,532
2018 $5,543 $426,407 $264,120 $162,287
2017 $5,298 $405,000 $250,861 $154,139
2016 $4,382 $347,500 $215,244 $132,256
2015 $4,151 $326,500 $202,237 $124,263
2014 $3,514 $270,500 $167,550 $102,950
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41041800

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 374-023-003-6