NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1456 Cedar St Martinez, CA 94553

Estimated Value: $559,000 - $618,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
976 Sq Ft
$605/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 21, 2020

Last sale price $460,000 $471 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,837/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Hills
  • No HOA
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Alhambra Senior High School Rated A-
  • Tandem Parking
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of September 2020

Sweet starter home or use as rental. Recently painted interior and exterior. New carpet. Tandem parking for multiple vehicles and newer car canopy. Spacious back yard with lots of potential for growing fruit plants, vegetables or other. Minutes to downtown Historic Martinez and/or the freeway for commuters. Hardwood floors under LR/DR carpet but needs some repair.

Last Listed By

Karen Henson

RE/MAX Accord License #00791475 Listed on: 08/01/2020

RE/MAX Accord

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,391

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Views of Hills
  • Partial Basement
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Alhambra Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3740110121

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,391

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Subdivision Name: ALHAMBRA HEIGHTS
  • Directions: Pacheco Blvd to Cedar St.
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story, One
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Linoleum, Carpet, Other
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Laminate Counters
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: Other
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills, Other
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Unit Faces Street, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Storage
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Side Yard Access, Tandem, Other

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • 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
  • Pets Allowed: Yes, Other

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000
  • Parcel Number: 3740110121
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2020
Closed on
Sep 14, 2020
Sold by
Nelson Stephen Ja
Bought by
Stratton Sierra Nicole
Seller's Agent
Karen Henson
RE/MAX Accord
Buyer's Agent
Chuck Barberini
Exp Realty of California Inc.
List Price
$480,000
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.17%
Total Days on Market
17
Current Estimated Value
$590,159

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$130,159
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.47%
Original Mortgage
$444,647
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2013
Sold by
Nelson Stephen J A
Bought by
Nelson Stephen J A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2011
Sold by
Marlar Pamela J
Bought by
Nelson Stephen J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2006
Sold by
Marlar Irma
Bought by
Marlar Irma R

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
Stratton Sierra Nicole $460,000 Placer Title Company
Nelson Stephen J A -- None Available
Nelson Stephen J -- Placer Title Company
Marlar Irma R -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Stratton Sierra Nicole $431,250
Closed Stratton Sierra Nicole $80,000
Closed Stratton Sierra Nicole $444,647
Previous Owner Nelson Stephen J $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $460,000 -- --
09/21/2020 09/21/20 Sold $460,000 0.0% $471 / Sq Ft
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2020 08/15/20 Price Changed $460,000 -4.2% $471 / Sq Ft
08/01/2020 08/01/20 For Sale $480,000 -- $492 / 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 $6,391 $488,155 $318,362 $169,793
2023 $6,391 $478,584 $312,120 $166,464
2022 $6,289 $469,200 $306,000 $163,200
2021 $6,117 $460,000 $300,000 $160,000
2019 $2,830 $180,151 $157,635 $22,516
2018 $2,724 $176,620 $154,545 $22,075
2017 $2,664 $173,158 $151,515 $21,643
2016 $2,484 $169,764 $148,545 $21,219
2015 $2,442 $167,215 $146,314 $20,901
2014 $2,388 $163,940 $143,448 $20,492
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Karen Henson

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Karen Henson

    RE/MAX Accord

    (925) 286-6070

    1 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Karen Henson
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  • Chuck Barberini

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Chuck Barberini

    Exp Realty of California Inc.

    (925) 963-6606

    3 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Chuck Barberini
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40914948

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 374-011-012-1

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553

1456 Cedar St, Martinez, CA

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This home is located at 1456 Cedar St, Martinez, CA 94553 since 01 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $590,159, approximately $604 per square foot. This property was built in 1916. 1456 Cedar St is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Las Juntas Elementary School, Martinez Junior High School, and Alhambra Senior High School.

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