Seller's Agent in 2025
Alex Lopez
Keller Williams Realty
(925) 381-1489
2 in this area
63 Total Sales
1715 Castro St Martinez, CA 94553
Estimated Value: $674,000 - $746,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,297
Sq Ft
$542/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Victorian Architecture
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Laundry closet
- No HOA
- Eat-In Kitchen
- 5-minute walk to Susana Park
About This Home
As of April 2025Welcome to this charming Victorian-style home offering 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, featuring newly painted interior walls, double pane windows, and tall 10-ft ceilings throughout. The updated kitchen boasts sleek granite countertops and modern cabinets, complemented by a gas oven. Stay comfortable year-round with central heating and air. The low-maintenance yard is perfect for relaxation, with a cozy fire pit and deck-ideal for a hammock and enjoying the outdoors. On the side yard enjoy planting vegetables in your gardening beds. Storage is abundant, with an open-framed attic and a dry basement. The detached storage/garage space adds even more versatility. Most appliances are pre-wired for both gas and electric. offering you flexible options. Conveniently located within walking distance to local middle and high schools, this home is also just a short stroll to downtown, where you can enjoy shopping, restaurants. breweries, the seasonal farmer's market, and the marina, or explore the Carquinez Hills. The perfect combination of classic charm and modern amenities in a prime location.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Realty License #01930064 Listed on: 03/28/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1904
Lot Details
- 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Rectangular Lot
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Laundry closet
- Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Microwave
Flooring
- Laminate
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Contra Costa Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 3722760075
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 28, 2025
Closed on
Apr 16, 2025
Sold by
Eric Schwemberger Living Trust and Musch Katrin
Bought by
Darrah Chelsie and Garcia Cesar
Seller's Agent
Alex Lopez
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Amber Cole
Cole Real Estate
List Price
$700,000
Sold Price
$730,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
4.29%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$26,865
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.68%
Original Mortgage
$657,000
Outstanding Balance
$654,084
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$49,051
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 15, 2021
Sold by
Schwemberger Eric
Bought by
Schwemberger Eric and The Eric Schwemberger Living T
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 24, 2020
Sold by
Schwemberger Eric and The Eric Schwemberger Living T
Bought by
Schwemberger Eric
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,400
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 20, 2007
Sold by
Schwemberger Eric A
Bought by
Schwemberger Eric
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 30, 2004
Sold by
Williams Jeffrey C and Williams Karen
Bought by
Schwemberger Eric A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 20, 2002
Sold by
Ham Diane
Bought by
Ham Diane P
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 18, 2001
Sold by
Wunderling Margaret and Wunderling Kenneth
Bought by
Williams Jeffrey C and Williams Karen
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 27, 1996
Sold by
Barulich Linda Lasiter
Bought by
Barulich Linda Lasiter and Lasiter Linda
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 19, 1995
Sold by
Lacoste John P and Lacoste Patricia S
Bought by
Barulich Linda Lasiter
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrah Chelsie | $730,000 | Fidelity National Title Compan | |
| Schwemberger Eric | -- | Amrock Llc | |
| Schwemberger Eric | -- | Amrock Llc | |
| Schwemberger Eric | -- | None Available | |
| Schwemberger Eric A | $345,000 | First American Title | |
| Ham Diane P | -- | -- | |
| Williams Jeffrey C | $162,000 | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Barulich Linda Lasiter | -- | -- | |
| Barulich Linda Lasiter | $60,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Darrah Chelsie | $657,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Schwemberger Eric | $185,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Schwemberger Eric A | $150,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2025 04/25/25 | Sold | $730,000 | +4.3% | $563 / Sq Ft |
| 04/04/2025 04/04/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/28/2025 03/28/25 | For Sale | $700,000 | -- | $540 / Sq Ft |
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
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 | $10,042 | $582,616 | $376,349 | $206,267 |
| 2024 | $7,376 | $571,193 | $368,970 | $202,223 |
| 2023 | $7,244 | $559,994 | $361,736 | $198,258 |
| 2022 | $7,125 | $549,015 | $354,644 | $194,371 |
| 2021 | $6,943 | $538,251 | $347,691 | $190,560 |
| 2019 | $6,739 | $522,288 | $337,379 | $184,909 |
| 2018 | $6,538 | $512,048 | $330,764 | $181,284 |
| 2017 | $6,364 | $496,000 | $320,398 | $175,602 |
| 2016 | $5,211 | $422,000 | $272,596 | $149,404 |
| 2015 | $4,629 | $369,000 | $238,360 | $130,640 |
| 2014 | $4,352 | $344,500 | $222,533 | $121,967 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Alex Lopez
-
Amber Cole
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Amber Cole
Cole Real Estate
(925) 382-4822
14 in this area
65 Total Sales
Map
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41090461
APN: 372-276-007-5
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