NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1521 Ridgewood Dr Martinez, CA 94553

Morello Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $870,000 - $932,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,899 Sq Ft
$474/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 18, 2020

Last sale price $751,500 $396 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,726/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • College Park High School Rated A-
  • Private Lot
  • 5-minute walk to Holiday Highlands Park

About This Home

As of September 2020

This is it! Beautiful home in sought after Holiday Hills area. The best of both worlds. Open kitchen/family room combo, formal dining and living room featuring vaulted ceilings complete this lovely home. Two gas fireplaces provide ambiance in the family room and living room. Room downstairs could be 5th bedroom or office. Close to shopping, schools, parks, trails and restaurants. Enjoy all Martinez has to offer, or scoot over to Benicia or downtown Walnut Creek. Easy access to Highway 4. Fresh paint throughout, new carpet. Owned solar, tankless water heater keep the bills down. Private backyard featuring fish pond and large patio with natural gas hookup for your grill.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Valerie Crowell

Keller Williams Realty License #01842750 Listed on: 08/08/2020

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Sachs

Exp Realty Of California Inc. License #02012656

Exp Realty Of California Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,022

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 5,700 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Greenhouse Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Holiday Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1613420031

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,022

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Holiday Hills
  • Directions: Holiday Hills to Ridgewood
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Linoleum, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Gas Starter, Gas Piped
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Greenhouse Window(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Private
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Other
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5700
  • Parcel Number: 1613420031

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2020
Closed on
Sep 8, 2020
Sold by
Freeze Kenneth Lee and Freeze Rachel Michele
Bought by
Dwight Wesley and Dwight Aileen Cunanan
Seller's Agent
Valerie Crowell
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Sachs
Exp Realty Of California Inc.
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$751,500
Premium/Discount to List
$56,500
8.13%
Current Estimated Value
$899,370

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$147,870
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.69%
Original Mortgage
$737,887
Outstanding Balance
$656,615
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$242,755

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2011
Sold by
Freeze Kenneth L and Freeze Rachel M
Bought by
Freeze Kenneth Lee and Freeze Rachel Michele

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2002
Sold by
Freeze Ken and Freeze Rachel Michele
Bought by
Freeze Kenneth L and Freeze Rachel M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2002
Sold by
Freeze Kenneth L and Freeze Rachel M
Bought by
Freeze Ken and Freeze Rachel Michele

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Dwight Wesley $751,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Freeze Kenneth Lee -- None Available
Freeze Kenneth L -- First American Title Guarant
Freeze Ken -- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dwight Wesley $737,887
Previous Owner Freeze Kenneth Lee $280,000
Previous Owner Freeze Kenneth L $324,000
Previous Owner Freeze Kenneth L $200,000
Previous Owner Freeze Kenneth L $136,200
Previous Owner Freeze Ken $147,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $751,500 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $751,500 -- --
09/18/2020 09/18/20 Sold $751,500 +8.1% $396 / Sq Ft
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2020 08/08/20 For Sale $695,000 -- $366 / 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 $10,022 $813,445 $389,674 $423,771
2024 $9,793 $797,496 $382,034 $415,462
2023 $9,793 $781,860 $374,544 $407,316
2022 $9,645 $766,530 $367,200 $399,330
2021 $9,371 $751,500 $360,000 $391,500
2019 $3,960 $286,525 $85,782 $200,743
2018 $3,866 $280,907 $84,100 $196,807
2017 $3,751 $275,400 $82,451 $192,949
2016 $3,648 $270,001 $80,835 $189,166
2015 $3,622 $265,946 $79,621 $186,325
2014 $3,575 $260,738 $78,062 $182,676
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Valerie Crowell

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Valerie Crowell

    Keller Williams Realty

    (925) 381-2998

    1 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Valerie Crowell
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  • Stephanie Sachs

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Stephanie Sachs

    Exp Realty Of California Inc.

    (925) 788-0197

    1 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Stephanie Sachs
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40915974

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 161-342-003-1

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Morello

1521 Ridgewood Dr, Martinez, CA

This home is located at 1521 Ridgewood Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 since 08 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $899,370, approximately $473 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 1521 Ridgewood Dr is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Hidden Valley Elementary School, Valley View Middle School, and College Park High School.

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