NOT LISTED FOR SALE

217 Benham Dr Martinez, CA 94553

Alhambra Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,102,000 - $1,225,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,099 Sq Ft
$556/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 04, 2021

Last sale price $1,160,000 $553 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,291/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Valhalla Elementary School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of November 2021

Beautifully remodeled home bordering Pleasant Hill. Neutral colors and plenty of natural light this home has it all!! 5 bedroom 2.5 baths offer plenty of room for many options! The light and modern remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances is open to the family room. New laminate wood floors downstairs. Separate living room with fireplace and vaulted ceilings. Remodeled bathrooms too! New dual A/C, new roof! Solar is owned free and clear! Private lush backyard with a large patio area, partially covered. Enjoy the spa and outdoor lighting. Low maintenance turf and mature trees. So much to enjoy and easy to maintain. Close to open space, Briones, shopping, schools and freeway access. OPEN SUNDAY 1-4

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl Hammond

Keller Williams Realty License #00926451 Listed on: 10/08/2021

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sharry Chimienti

Compass License #01392533

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,240

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 6,262 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry closet

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Spa

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 164461016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,240

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Directions: Alhambra Ave to Benham
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Other
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: Possible Pool Site, Spa
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Other

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6262
  • Parcel Number: 164461016
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2021
Closed on
Oct 28, 2021
Sold by
Hartman Alicia J and Hartman Marshal E
Bought by
Norris Scott F and Norris Emilia A
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Hammond
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sharry Chimienti
Compass
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,160,000
Premium/Discount to List
$110,000
10.48%
Current Estimated Value
$1,166,010

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,010
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.51%
Original Mortgage
$928,000
Outstanding Balance
$852,661
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$329,939

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2016
Sold by
Hartman Alicia J and Hartman Marshal E
Bought by
Hartman Alicia J and Hartman Marshal E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Interest Rate
3.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2016
Sold by
Hartman Marshal Elliot and Hartman Alicia Janine
Bought by
Hartman Alicia J and Hartman Marshal E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Interest Rate
3.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2016
Sold by
Hartman Alicia Janine and Hartman Marshal Elliot
Bought by
Hartman Marshal Elliot and Hartman Alicia Janine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$301,000
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2015
Sold by
Triplett Paul H and Triplett Janice E
Bought by
Ach Alicia and Hartman Marshal

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$490,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2011
Sold by
Triplett Paul H and Triplett Janice E
Bought by
Triplett Paul H and Triplett Janice E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,800
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2010
Sold by
Triplett Paul H and Triplett Janice E
Bought by
Triplett Paul H and Triplett Janice E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2003
Sold by
Triplett Paul H and Triplett Janice E
Bought by
Triplett Paul H and Triplett Janice E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,300
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2002
Sold by
Torchiana Christopher M and Cianci Tracy L
Bought by
Triplett Paul H and Triplett Janice E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2000
Sold by
Paulazzo Dante F & J J Tre
Bought by
Torchiana Christopher M and Cianci Tracy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,800
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 1999
Sold by
Paulazzo Dante F and Paulazzo Jacqueline J
Bought by
Paulazzo Dante F and Paulazzo Jacqueline J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,150
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1998
Sold by
Paulazzo Dante F
Bought by
Paulazzo Dante F and Paulazzo Jacqueline J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,150
Interest Rate
6.86%
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
Norris Scott F $1,160,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Hartman Alicia J -- None Available
Hartman Alicia J -- First American Title Ins Co
Hartman Marshal Elliot -- Old Republic Title Company
Ach Alicia $690,000 First American Title Company
Triplett Paul H -- North American Title Company
Triplett Paul H -- North American Title Company
Triplett Paul H -- North American Title Co Inc
Triplett Paul H -- Nat
Triplett Paul H -- --
Triplett Paul H $520,000 North American Title
Torchiana Christopher M $455,000 Old Republic Title Company
Paulazzo Dante F -- --
Paulazzo Dante F -- North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Norris Scott F $928,000
Previous Owner Hartman Alicia J $432,350
Previous Owner Hartman Alicia J $390,000
Previous Owner Hartman Marshal Elliot $301,000
Previous Owner Ach Alicia $490,000
Previous Owner Triplett Paul H $364,800
Previous Owner Triplett Paul H $400,000
Previous Owner Triplett Paul H $200,000
Previous Owner Triplett Paul H $145,300
Previous Owner Triplett Paul H $322,700
Previous Owner Triplett Paul H $416,000
Previous Owner Torchiana Christopher M $345,800
Previous Owner Paulazzo Dante F $227,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,160,000 -- --
11/04/2021 11/04/21 Sold $1,160,000 +10.5% $553 / Sq Ft
10/10/2021 10/10/21 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2021 10/08/21 For Sale $1,050,000 -- $500 / 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 $13,240 $1,100,000 $720,690 $379,310
2024 $13,232 $1,100,000 $720,690 $379,310
2023 $13,232 $1,098,000 $719,000 $379,000
2022 $14,070 $1,160,000 $760,000 $400,000
2021 $9,329 $754,614 $437,457 $317,157
2019 $9,072 $732,233 $424,483 $307,750
2018 $8,864 $717,876 $416,160 $301,716
2017 $8,585 $703,800 $408,000 $295,800
2016 $8,381 $690,000 $400,000 $290,000
2015 $7,706 $626,637 $253,064 $373,573
2014 $6,993 $562,000 $226,961 $335,039
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cheryl Hammond

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Cheryl Hammond

    Keller Williams Realty

    (925) 628-8220

    2 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Cheryl Hammond
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  • Sharry Chimienti

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Sharry Chimienti

    Compass

    (925) 291-0899

    6 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    Sharry Chimienti
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40970271

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 164-461-016-2

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Alhambra Hills

217 Benham Dr, Martinez, CA

This home is located at 217 Benham Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 since 08 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,166,010, approximately $555 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 217 Benham Dr is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Valhalla Elementary School, Valley View Middle School, and College Park High School.

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