NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 Macalvey Dr Martinez, CA 94553

Alhambra Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $982,000 - $1,028,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,826 Sq Ft
$554/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 27, 2024

Last sale price $1,020,000 $559 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,364/month

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Heated Pool and Spa
  • View of Hills
  • Traditional Architecture
  • John Swett Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of December 2024

This special home located in the Alhambra hills has been owned by one family and is nestled into a highly desirable pocket of homes on the Martinez - Pleasant Hill border. The property is conveniently located within minutes to a variety of city center shopping districts, restaurants, desirable schools, churches, etc., and is surrounded with all types of community parks, hiking and riding trails for recreation. There is also relatively easy access to the highways and other optional routes for getting in and out of town. Buchanan Field Airport, Bart and Amtrak rail stations are close by with easy auto-commuter options West towards Oakland/Berkeley/San Francisco and East toward Sacramento. With its prime location, well-kept yard, Pool & Spa, and interior split-level floor plan, this property presents a fabulous opportunity to update as needed and make the home a comfortable family retreat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark VanBuskirk

Vanguard Properties License #02179123 Listed on: 10/07/2024

Vanguard Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Tess Pollitz

Compass License #01348552

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 7,488 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,826 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Raised Hearth
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Gazebo
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • 220 Volts
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Alhambra Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 155-402-013-9

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Wet Bar
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Alhambra Ave or Morello Ave >> Macalvey Drive
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1719
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Multi/Split, Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Property Faces: Southeast
  • Reso Window Features: Dual Pane Full, Window Coverings, Window Screens
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Microwave
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo, Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Tile, Vinyl
  • Square Footage: 1826.00
  • Bathroom Features: Tub, Window
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Gas Log, Insert, Raised Hearth
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Tile Counter
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s)
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Built-In
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Closet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Shingle Siding, Stucco
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Raised, Slab
  • Lot Features: Low Maintenance
  • Property Condition: Original
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • OtherStructures: Gazebo, Shed(s), Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio
  • Pool Features: Built-In, Gas Heat, Gunite Construction, Pool Sweep, Pool/Spa Combo, Solar Heat
  • View: Hills

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 3.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Electric: 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electric, Natural Gas Connected, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Ground Floor, Hookups Only, Inside Room

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 155-402-013-9
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7488.00
  • Unit/Block/Lot: Tract 4957, Block 402, Lot 106

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1978

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Contra Costa

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2025
Sold by
Nordgren Brent Duane
Bought by
Brent Nordgren Trust and Nordgren
Current Estimated Value
$1,010,808

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 7, 2024
Closed on
Dec 20, 2024
Sold by
Rapisardo Duke Alfred and Rapisardo Alfred
Bought by
Nordgren Brent D and Nordgren Linda F
Seller's Agent
Mark VanBuskirk
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Tess Pollitz
Compass
List Price
$1,089,000
Sold Price
$1,020,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-6.34%
Views
61

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 1995
Sold by
Rapisardo Alfred and Rapisardo Ruth
Bought by
Rapisardo Alfred and Rapisardo Ruth P
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
Brent Nordgren Trust -- None Listed On Document
Nordgren Brent D $1,020,000 Fidelity National Title
Nordgren Brent D $1,020,000 Fidelity National Title
Rapisardo Alfred -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/27/2024 12/27/24 Sold $1,020,000 -6.3% $559 / Sq Ft
12/18/2024 12/18/24 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2024 10/07/24 For Sale $1,089,000 -- $596 / 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 $12,939 $1,020,000 $590,000 $430,000
2024 $3,753 $259,925 $64,810 $195,115
2023 $3,753 $254,830 $63,540 $191,290
2022 $3,695 $249,835 $62,295 $187,540
2021 $3,552 $244,937 $61,074 $183,863
2019 $3,425 $237,673 $59,263 $178,410
2018 $3,303 $233,013 $58,101 $174,912
2017 $3,235 $228,445 $56,962 $171,483
2016 $3,015 $223,967 $55,846 $168,121
2015 $2,968 $220,604 $55,008 $165,596
2014 $2,906 $216,284 $53,931 $162,353
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Mark VanBuskirk

    Vanguard Properties

    (925) 683-1499

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Mark VanBuskirk
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Tess Pollitz

    Compass

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324078879

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 155-402-013-9

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Alhambra Hills

231 Macalvey Dr, Martinez, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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