NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 Buck Creek Ct Martinez, CA 94553

Estimated Value: $2,313,000 - $2,631,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,758 Sq Ft
$528/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 11, 2023

Last sale price $2,435,000 $512 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,268/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • John Swett Elementary School Rated A-
  • View of Hills
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of July 2023

This beautiful and newer Alhambra Valley home is perfect for entertainment! Enjoy the amazing backyard with pavilion, kitchen, bbq, fireplace, bocce, shuffleboard, and sports courts, salt-water pool (w/swim jet) and spa, putting green, raised garden beds, fruit trees, table grapes, and a large storage shed. This huge 2-story 4750 SF home is energy efficient with OWNED SOLAR and backup generator interconnect and features 5 bdrms and 4.5 baths plus a huge bonus rm. and an upstairs laundry rm. Entry hall features a dramatic circular staircase, 10-ft. ceilings, a formal living rm./parlor and dining rm with additional wine room, downstairs bedroom with en suite, powder room, large open concept family room and gourmet kitchen featuring 6-gas burner stove, double ovens, walk-in pantry, built-in refrigerator, quartz counters and pull-out shelves. NEST Smart thermostats, engineered wood floors, and designer touches throughout. 4-car tandem garage plus side yard access for RV with restrictions.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbi Snyder

Snyder Real Estate Group License #01246344 Listed on: 06/08/2023

Co-Listed By

Elisa Ballard

Snyder Real Estate Group License #01157487

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeannette Bettencourt

Vanguard Properties License #01154506

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,589

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Garden
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned R-20

HOA Fees

  • $235 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Cement Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Sound System
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Music Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Smart Home
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Solar owned by seller

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Spa
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, management fee, reserves
  • Call Listing Agent Association, Phone Number (925) 400-6577
  • Built by TaylorMorrison
  • Alhambra Valley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3672600123

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,589

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$235 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.54
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCSREGD
  • Subdivision Name: ALHAMBRA VALLEY
  • Directions: Off of Alhambra Valley Rd. (near Reliez Valley Rd)
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Low E Glass
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Engineered Wood
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Hallway(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Music Room, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Wet Bar, Sound System, Energy Star Lighting, Energy Star Windows Doors, Smart Home
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Wet Bar

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: Gas Heat, Gunite, In Ground, Pool Sweep, Spa
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Hills, Park
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: TaylorMorrison
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Cement Siding, Siding - Stone
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Side Yard Access, Tandem, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Security Alarm - Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee: 235
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: CALL LISTING AGENT
  • Phone: 925-400-6577
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Management Fee, Reserves, Other

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-20
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23739
  • Parcel Number: 3672600123
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2024
Sold by
Toma Naill and Toma Maha
Bought by
Toma Family Trust and Toma
Current Estimated Value
$2,510,088

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2023
Closed on
Jul 3, 2023
Sold by
Ballard Family Trust
Bought by
Toma Naill and Toma Maha
Seller's Agent
Debbi Snyder
Snyder Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Jeannette Bettencourt
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$2,599,000
Sold Price
$2,435,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$164,000
-6.31%
Views
2

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.44%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2020
Sold by
Ballard Rex K and Ballard Elisa M
Bought by
Kniffen Travis Aaron and Kniffen Krista Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$608,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2016
Sold by
Ballard Rex K and Ballard Elisa M
Bought by
Ballard Rex K and Ballard Elisa M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$999,900
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2016
Sold by
Taylor Morrison Of California Llc
Bought by
Ballard Rex K and Ballard Elisa M

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
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Toma Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Toma Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Toma Naill $2,435,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Kniffen Travis Aaron $900,000 None Available
Ballard Rex K -- None Available
Ballard Rex K $1,585,000 First American Title Company
Lingen Scott Michael $1,690,000 First American Title Company
Hangebrauk Deborah Ular $1,459,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kniffen Travis Aaron $608,000
Previous Owner Ballard Rex K $999,900
Previous Owner Ballard Rex K $390,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,435,000 -- --
07/11/2023 07/11/23 Sold $2,435,000 -6.3% $512 / Sq Ft
06/12/2023 06/12/23 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2023 06/08/23 For Sale $2,599,000 -- $546 / 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 $28,589 $2,483,700 $816,000 $1,667,700
2024 $23,332 $2,435,000 $800,000 $1,635,000
2023 $23,332 $1,959,767 $682,695 $1,277,072
2022 $22,916 $1,921,341 $669,309 $1,252,032
2021 $22,464 $1,883,669 $656,186 $1,227,483
2019 $19,343 $1,600,000 $550,000 $1,050,000
2018 $18,347 $1,550,000 $550,000 $1,000,000
2017 $17,889 $1,617,096 $612,000 $1,005,096
2016 $12,790 $1,129,940 $457,940 $672,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41029252

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 367-260-012-3