NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1629 Center Ave Martinez, CA 94553

Hidden Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $780,000 - $868,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$542/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 29, 2024

Last sale price $760,000 $507 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,882/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Stone Countertops
  • No HOA
  • Double Pane Windows
  • College Park High School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2024

Fantastic opportunity for 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in desired Hidden Valley area in Martinez. This light and bright home has vaulted ceilings, 2 living spaces, dining area and fireplace. Previous updates include kitchen granite counters, stainless steel appliances and new bathroom vanities. Attached 2 car garage. Large private backyard. This home allows the new owner the opportunity to make it their own. Excellent location! Close to outstanding schools, parks, trails, shopping and dining. Hidden Valley Park, Contra Costa Trail and Easy access to Highways 4 & 680. Open House Sunday 1/28 noon-3:00pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandra Gross

Windermere Diablo Realty License #00924378 Listed on: 01/26/2024

Windermere Diablo Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Melanie Peterson-Katz

Re/max Accord License #00890767

Re/max Accord

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Hidden Lake Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1551530155

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Subdivision Name: HIDDEN LAKE
  • Directions: Center
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Stone Counters
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7500
  • Parcel Number: 1551530155
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 26, 2024
Closed on
Feb 21, 2024
Sold by
Placida Mcgowan Revocable Trust
Bought by
Ringue Kelly Raymond
Seller's Agent
Sandra Gross
Windermere Diablo Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melanie Peterson-Katz
Re/max Accord
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$760,000
Premium/Discount to List
$61,000
8.73%
Views
126
Current Estimated Value
$785,360

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,360
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.58%
Original Mortgage
$608,000
Outstanding Balance
$595,430
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$217,392

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2015
Sold by
Mcgowan Placida
Bought by
Mcgowan Placida

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2001
Sold by
Mcgowan Placida
Bought by
Mcgowan Placida
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
Ringue Kelly Raymond $760,000 Old Republic Title
Mcgowan Placida -- None Available
Mcgowan Placida -- None Available
Mcgowan Placida -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ringue Kelly Raymond $608,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $760,000 -- --
02/29/2024 02/29/24 Sold $760,000 +8.7% $507 / Sq Ft
02/02/2024 02/02/24 Pending -- -- --
01/26/2024 01/26/24 For Sale $699,000 -- $466 / 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 $9,645 $775,200 $438,600 $336,600
2024 $2,321 $760,000 $480,000 $280,000
2023 $2,321 $133,118 $41,915 $91,203
2022 $2,300 $130,509 $41,094 $89,415
2021 $2,171 $127,951 $40,289 $87,662
2019 $2,075 $124,158 $39,095 $85,063
2018 $2,014 $121,725 $38,329 $83,396
2017 $1,937 $119,339 $37,578 $81,761
2016 $1,870 $117,000 $36,842 $80,158
2015 $1,832 $115,243 $36,289 $78,954
2014 $1,786 $112,987 $35,579 $77,408
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sandra Gross

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Sandra Gross

    Windermere Diablo Realty

    (925) 595-1970

    3 in this area

    90 Total Sales

    Sandra Gross
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  • Melanie Peterson-Katz

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Melanie Peterson-Katz

    RE/MAX

    (925) 765-4444

    1 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Melanie Peterson-Katz
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41048526

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 155-153-015-5

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Hidden Valley

1629 Center Ave, Martinez, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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