$1,900,000
SOLD OCT 8, 2025

161 E D St Benicia, CA 94510

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,623 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$524 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Custom Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mary Farmar Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 5-minute walk to First Street Green

About This Home

As of October 2025

It's a Masterpiece! A rare opportunity to own an artisan's dream and true downtown Benicia treasure. This exceptional property features three Linwood Cedar California Craftsman-style buildings set on two lots in highly desired downtown Benicia, just a half block from the Marina and charming First Street. The main residence offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, complemented by a 1-bedroom, 1-bath cottage and a 2-car garage with attached shop (addl 420 sq ft). All are surrounded by enchanting gardens with blooming roses, cottage flowers, vegetable beds, and a variety of fruit trees. Enter through the white-arbor garden gate and follow the path to the custom Linwood Canadian cedar home. Inside, expansive windows, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, and maple floors create light-filled spaces. Every room delights with artisan detailsfrom the chef's kitchen with handcrafted cabinetry and stained glass, to the living room framed by antique posts from a historic hotel. Patios and decks extend from the main level, offering effortless indoor-outdoor living. This home is a truly one-of-a-kind blend of craftsmanship, artistry, and timeless beauty.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Monica Hartinger

Cultivate Real Estate License #01130940 Listed on: 08/28/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Gaul Culley

KW Vaca Valley License #02045974

KW Vaca Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2002 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Alley Access
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Redwood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,623 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Workshop
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Studio bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Covered Courtyard
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Rear Porch

Additional Homes

  • Guest House
  • Separate Entry Quarters

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Built by Linwood

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0089-372-270

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2002 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry, Open Beam Ceiling
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Custom, Detached
  • Directions To Property: First Street to E D street
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3589
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Craftsman
  • Second Unit Private Entry: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Microwave
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo, Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Square Footage: 3623.00
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative Only, Family Room, Gas Log
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Pantry Cabinet, Pantry Closet, Tile Counter
  • Room Type: Family Room, In Law Apartment, Kitchen, Living Room, Loft, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bedroom 2+, Studio, Workshop
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Balcony, Ground Floor, Outside Access, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Redwood Siding, See Remarks
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Covered Courtyard, Uncovered Courtyard
  • OtherStructures: Guest House, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Back Porch, Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Alley Access, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Rear, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 3.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Ground Floor, Laundry Closet, Stacked Only

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: Benicia Unified

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0089-372-270
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15634.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2002

Multi Family

  • Second Unit Description: Cottage, remodeled!
  • Second Unit Kitchen: Yes
  • Second Unit Occupied: No
  • Second Unit Partial Bathrooms: 0
  • Second Unit Type: Detached

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Solano

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2025
Closed on
Sep 30, 2025
Sold by
Joulios Family Revocable Trust and Joulios Panagiotis
Bought by
Jordan Boyle Family Trust and Boyle
Seller's Agent
Monica Hartinger
Cultivate Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Gaul Culley
KW Vaca Valley
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$295,000
-13.44%
Views
50

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2025
Sold by
Pam Dixon Declaration Of Trust and Dixon Pam
Bought by
Joulios Family Revocable Trust and Joulios

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2019
Sold by
Dixon Pam
Bought by
Dixon Pam and The Pam Dixon Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$575,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2019
Sold by
Dixon Pam and The Pam Dixon Declaration Of T
Bought by
Dixon Pam and Joulios Heidi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$575,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2015
Sold by
Dixon Pam
Bought by
Dixon Pam and Palm Dixon Declaration Of The

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2005
Sold by
Dixon Pam and The Pam Dixon Declaration Of T
Bought by
Dixon Pam

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$631,500
Interest Rate
5.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2003
Sold by
Dixon Pam
Bought by
Dixon Pam and Pam Dixon Declaration Of Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2002
Sold by
Dixon Pam and Pam Dixon Declaration Of Trust
Bought by
Dixon Pam

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$424,500
Interest Rate
6.78%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,900,000 Old Republic Title
Gift Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $383,500 Fidelity Title Co Syn
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $575,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $631,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $424,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/08/2025 10/08/25 Sold $1,900,000 -13.4% $524 / Sq Ft
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2025 08/28/25 For Sale $2,195,000 -- $606 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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 $9,259 $797,238 $176,787 $620,451
2024 $9,259 $781,607 $173,321 $608,286
2023 $9,034 $766,282 $169,923 $596,359
2022 $8,865 $751,258 $166,593 $584,665
2021 $8,683 $736,528 $163,327 $573,201
2020 $8,566 $728,977 $161,653 $567,324
2019 $7,414 $630,261 $21,498 $608,763
2018 $7,223 $617,904 $21,077 $596,827
2017 $7,054 $605,789 $20,664 $585,125
2016 $7,115 $593,911 $20,259 $573,652
2015 $6,934 $584,991 $19,955 $565,036
2014 $6,851 $573,533 $19,565 $553,968
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325077445

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 0089-372-270