NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2329 Scenic Ave Martinez, CA 94553

Estimated Value: $511,000 - $586,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
850 Sq Ft
$625/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 23, 2021

Last sale price $500,000 $588 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,327/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Hills
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Den
  • Corner Lot
  • No HOA
  • Fireplace

About This Home

As of July 2021

Cute 1920's wood shingle bungalow with great views is ready for your improvements. TONS OF POTENTIAL. Awesome lot. Original wood paneling gives it old world charm and beautiful leaded stained glass windows are featured in entryway. 2 Bedrooms plus Den (can be used as dining room, or even a 3rd bedroom). Both bedrooms have exterior access. Bathroom has pedestal sink and skylight. Open kitchen with garden window, refrigerator and electric stove (gas line present too). Some dual pane windows, ceiling fans. Interior sliding glass doors throughout. Laundry Room with Washer & Dryer Included. There's plenty of room to add-on OR build 2nd home (check with city). This is a fixer-upper with POSSIBILITIES. Located on a corner lot offering direct access to back/upper usable space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie McCoy

Lpt Realty License #01260930 Listed on: 06/20/2021

Lpt Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

David Silva

Muir West Realty License #00587270

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 4,056 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Den
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Alhambra Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 374024002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

4,056 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: ALHAMBRA HEIGHTS
  • Directions: Pacheco Blvd to Elm to Scenic
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle, Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Linoleum, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: See Remarks
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Den, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Electric Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Pool Features: Possible Pool Site
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Terraced Back, No Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Side Yard Access

Utilities

  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4056
  • Parcel Number: 374024002
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2021
Closed on
Jul 21, 2021
Sold by
Edmond D Swope Revocable Trust and Collins Sara R
Bought by
Morphy Natalia M and Morphy James F
Seller's Agent
Julie McCoy
Lpt Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Silva
Muir West Realty
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.2%
Current Estimated Value
$531,441

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$31,441
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.33%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$359,342
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$172,099

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2021
Sold by
Swope Edmond D
Bought by
Swope Edmond D and The Edmond D Swope Revocable T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2012
Sold by
Swope Edmond
Bought by
Swope Edmond

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2005
Sold by
Willson David A
Bought by
Swope Edmond

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$306,750
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2003
Sold by
Poulsen Christine D
Bought by
Willson David A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,600
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2002
Sold by
Poulsen Christine D
Bought by
Poulsen Christine D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2000
Sold by
Crismore Travis A and Crismore Deanna J
Bought by
Poulsen Christine D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,960
Interest Rate
8.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2000
Sold by
Elizabeth Huff Jodie and Huff Garry W & Cheryl Tre
Bought by
Crismore Travis A and Crismore Deanna J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Interest Rate
8.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1997
Sold by
Huff Cheryl A
Bought by
Huff Garry W and Huff Cheryl A
Source: Public Records

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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
Morphy Natalia M $500,000 Old Republic Title
Swope Edmond D -- None Available
Swope Edmond $125,000 None Available
Swope Edmond $409,000 Alliance Title Company
Willson David A $268,500 Fidelity National Title
Poulsen Christine D -- --
Poulsen Christine D $160,000 Placer Title Company
Crismore Travis A $130,000 Placer Title Company
Huff Garry W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Morphy Natalia M $400,000
Previous Owner Swope Edmond $306,750
Previous Owner Willson David A $214,600
Previous Owner Poulsen Christine D $127,960
Previous Owner Crismore Travis A $104,000
Closed Poulsen Christine D $23,992
Closed Willson David A $53,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $500,000 -- --
07/23/2021 07/23/21 Sold $500,000 +0.2% $588 / Sq Ft
06/26/2021 06/26/21 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2021 06/20/21 For Sale $499,000 -- $587 / 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 $7,107 $530,602 $396,891 $133,711
2024 $6,794 $520,199 $389,109 $131,090
2023 $6,672 $510,000 $381,480 $128,520
2022 $6,563 $500,000 $374,000 $126,000
2021 $5,544 $417,500 $249,889 $167,611
2019 $5,101 $375,000 $224,451 $150,549
2018 $4,643 $342,000 $204,699 $137,301
2017 $4,366 $318,500 $190,633 $127,867
2016 $3,870 $294,500 $176,268 $118,232
2015 $3,545 $265,500 $158,911 $106,589
2014 $3,174 $233,500 $139,758 $93,742
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40955282

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 374-024-002-7

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