NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2781 Franklin Canyon Rd Martinez, CA 94553

Estimated Value: $965,000 - $1,357,063

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,877 Sq Ft
$621/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 18, 2020

Last sale price $995,000 $530 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,476/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Panoramic View
  • 237,402 Sq Ft lot
  • John Swett Elementary School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of September 2020

5 spacious acres in the heart of Franklin Canyon with Panoramic views. This beautifully updated home features spacious rooms & quality craftsmanship. Expansive Great room offers breathtaking views . Vaulted ceilings & french doors lead to deck overlooking Canyon. Gourmet kitchen w/Viking cook top inset into 8ft granite island. Double wall ovens, professional grade oversized, refrigerator & freezer. Large dining area ... plenty of room to entertain inside or at the Outdoor built-in BBQ & prep area. Master suite offers soaking tub & step in glass shower. Downstairs leads to private entry guest quarters with bedroom, updated bathroom & living area. Cellar is perfect for wine storage. Large laundry rm leads to 2 car garage & additional workspace. Grow your favorite veggies in the fenced in garden. Endless possibilities for surrounding land: Vineyard, Bocce Ball, Horseshoes or Pool.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cha-Cha Hughes

Muir West Realty License #01089285 Listed on: 08/10/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Cha-Cha Hughes

Muir West Realty License #01089285 Listed on: 08/10/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,119

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 5.45 Acre Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Secluded Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • RV or Boat Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Canyon
  • Ridge
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Bamboo
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Farming

  • Agricultural

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3621900053

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,119

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: Alhambra Ave to Franklin Canyon Rd
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: None
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Engineered Wood, Bamboo
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Pellet Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Island, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Agricultural, Level, Premium Lot, Secluded, Sloped Up, Dead End
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Canyon, Hills, Panoramic, Ridge, Valley
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: RV/Boat Parking, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Pellet Stove
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Water Source: Storage Tank, Shared Well, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 237402
  • Parcel Number: 3621900053

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2021
Sold by
Philip Robinson Spencer
Bought by
Robinson Spencer and Robinson Joleen
Current Estimated Value
$1,165,766

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2021
Sold by
Robinson and Joleen
Bought by
Robinson Family Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2020
Closed on
Sep 17, 2020
Sold by
Ramirez Jose Angel
Bought by
Robinson Spencer Philip
Seller's Agent
Cha-Cha Hughes
Muir West Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cha-Cha Hughes
Muir West Realty
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$995,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.23%
Original Mortgage
$765,600
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2013
Sold by
Humphrey Kenneth J and Humphrey Kathy
Bought by
Ramirez Jose Angel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2002
Sold by
Bartz Troy L
Bought by
Humphrey Kenneth J and Humphrey Kathy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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
Robinson Spencer -- Paden Kris
Robinson Family Trust -- Paden Kris
Robinson Spencer Philip $995,000 Old Republic Title
Robinson Spencer Philip -- Old Republic Title Company
Ramirez Jose Angel $450,000 Fidelity National Title Comp
Humphrey Kenneth J $405,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Robinson Spencer Philip $765,600
Previous Owner Ramirez Jose Angel $360,000
Previous Owner Humphrey Kenneth J $175,000
Previous Owner Humphrey Kenneth J $100,100
Previous Owner Humphrey Kenneth J $525,000
Previous Owner Humphrey Kenneth J $506,250
Previous Owner Humphrey Ken $52,200
Previous Owner Humphrey Kenneth J $405,000
Previous Owner Bartz Troy L $293,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $995,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $995,000 -- --
09/18/2020 09/18/20 Sold $995,000 0.0% $530 / Sq Ft
08/16/2020 08/16/20 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2020 08/10/20 For Sale $995,000 -- $530 / 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 $13,119 $1,134,239 $781,514 $352,725
2024 $12,923 $1,112,000 $766,191 $345,809
2023 $12,923 $1,090,197 $751,168 $339,029
2022 $11,996 $1,014,900 $736,440 $278,460
2021 $11,760 $995,000 $722,000 $273,000
2019 $6,153 $494,508 $439,564 $54,944
2018 $5,897 $484,813 $430,946 $53,867
2017 $5,825 $475,308 $422,497 $52,811
2016 $5,420 $465,989 $414,213 $51,776
2015 $5,384 $458,991 $407,992 $50,999
2014 $5,332 $450,000 $400,000 $50,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cha-Cha Hughes

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Cha-Cha Hughes

    Muir West Realty

    (925) 787-4951

    40 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40916152

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 362-190-005-3

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553

2781 Franklin Canyon Rd, Martinez, CA

This home is located at 2781 Franklin Canyon Rd, Martinez, CA 94553 since 10 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,165,766, approximately $621 per square foot. This property was built in 1967. 2781 Franklin Canyon Rd is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including John Swett Elementary School, Martinez Junior High School, and Alhambra Senior High School.

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