NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15 Benita Way Martinez, CA 94553

Vine Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $797,000 - $962,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,590 Sq Ft
$540/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 19, 2022

Last sale price $935,000 $588 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,417/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • College Park High School Rated A-
  • Private Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2022

This gorgeous Ranch style 3 bed/2 bath home comes w/ a detached private in-law unit! This home is fully remodeled w/ a light & bright open floor plan! The living room features a fireplace & built-in shelving! The kitchen has it all, offering granite countertops, a huge island & stainless-steel GE appliances, Gas stove, pot filler, an oversized pantry w/ Container store organizers & more! Beautiful engineered wood floors, recessed lighting, crown molding, & fresh paint throughout! Spacious bedrooms with walk in closets! The master bathroom boasts a huge soaker tub! Both the main house & cottage feature dual pane windows and indoor laundry rooms! Home is equipped w/ surround sound! Entertainers backyard featuring stamped concrete, a built- in fire pit & gas hook up for a bbq! Enjoy farm to table living w/ your chicken coop! RV and boat parking on the side yard w/ full RV hookup! TONS of storage! Close to downtown, Marina, many hiking/biking trails, and quick access to I-680 and HWY-4!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Krystle Greenwalt

Twin Oaks Real Estate License #02081742 Listed on: 03/10/2022

Twin Oaks Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Felicia Mares

Arlowe Homes License #02028970

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,022

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 10,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Engineered Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Guest House

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 159163010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,022

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Directions: Pacheco blvd to Blum road to Benita Way
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Engineered Wood
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Insert
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen/Family Combo, Storage, Breakfast Nook, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Private
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Storage, Storage Area, Yard Space
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Fireplace Insert, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, Laundry Room, Inside Room
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10200
  • Parcel Number: 159163010
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2022
Closed on
Apr 5, 2022
Sold by
Hammond Marilyn P
Bought by
Chandronait Matthew and Chandronait Van Slyke
Seller's Agent
Krystle Greenwalt
Twin Oaks Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Felicia Mares
Arlowe Homes
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$935,000
Premium/Discount to List
$136,000
17.02%
Current Estimated Value
$859,332

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$75,668
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.36%
Original Mortgage
$630,000
Outstanding Balance
$594,321
Interest Rate
4.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$265,011

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2000
Sold by
Whitely James S
Bought by
Hammond Marilyn P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
8.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2000
Sold by
Whitely James S
Bought by
Whitely James S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 1993
Sold by
Whitely James S and Whitely James S
Bought by
Whitely James S and Whitely Velma L
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
Chandronait Matthew $935,000 Chicago Title
Hammond Marilyn P $180,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Whitely James S -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Whitely James S -- --
Whitely James S -- --
Whitely James S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chandronait Matthew $630,000
Previous Owner Hammond Marilyn P $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $935,000 -- --
04/19/2022 04/19/22 Sold $935,000 +17.0% $588 / Sq Ft
03/16/2022 03/16/22 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2022 03/10/22 For Sale $799,000 -- $503 / 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 $11,022 $900,000 $673,798 $226,202
2024 $10,988 $900,000 $673,797 $226,203
2023 $10,988 $900,000 $670,000 $230,000
2022 $4,478 $321,853 $109,043 $212,810
2021 $4,329 $315,543 $106,905 $208,638
2019 $4,147 $306,185 $103,735 $202,450
2018 $4,001 $300,182 $101,701 $198,481
2017 $3,881 $294,297 $99,707 $194,590
2016 $3,776 $288,527 $97,752 $190,775
2015 $3,751 $284,194 $96,284 $187,910
2014 $3,704 $278,628 $94,398 $184,230
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Krystle Greenwalt

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Krystle Greenwalt

    Twin Oaks Real Estate

    (925) 595-9396

    1 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Krystle Greenwalt
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  • Felicia Mares

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Felicia Mares

    Arlowe Homes

    (510) 375-2344

    1 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Felicia Mares
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40982721

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 159-163-010-6

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Vine Hill

15 Benita Way, Martinez, CA

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