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Seller's Agent in 2021
Rose Brudigam
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners
281 Benham Dr Martinez, CA 94553
Alhambra Hills NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,287,000 - $1,482,674
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,986
Sq Ft
$457/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Parking available for a boat
- Media Room
- Updated Kitchen
- Valhalla Elementary School Rated A-
- View of Trees or Woods
- 0.53 Acre Lot
About This Home
As of January 2021Wow! Great Home, Condition, Location, Setting& Price! Must see! Luxury Executive home! Gorgeous updated Kitchen w/nook, formal dining, formal living, family room bonus room! +5 bdrms 3 full baths! ALL NEW Appliances! NEW Windows, Freshly painted ! Remodeled! Lots of light! Great for multi generational living, home office,in law, aupair, Almost 3000 sq ft of luxury! Upper level features :4 large bedrooms, master suite retreat,wonderful master suite bathroom tooo!, formal dining, living rooms, Kitchen, nook VIEWS! Coiffured ceilings, Level in( street level) features: Huge familyrm w/ floor-ceiling Clinker brick fireplace, built in bookcases, PLUS bonus/2nd living room, bedroom& full bath, wet bar, Refinished hardwood flooring AND new plush carpet thruout home. Life long tile roofing .. Must see ! Low maintenance landscaping, private Lane, 3 car garage plus additional parking PLUS Views& Wildlife, Oaks,Bays abound. Serene, quiet,peaceful! sides to City of Martinez open space !
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Rose Brudigam
Better Homes And Gardens Rp License #00571094 Listed on: 10/06/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1990
Lot Details
- 0.53 Acre Lot
- Cul-De-Sac
- Street terminates at a dead end
- Dog Run
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Landscaped
- Secluded Lot
- Terraced Lot
- Garden
- Front Yard
Parking
- 3 Car Direct Access Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Off-Street Parking
- Parking available for a boat
- RV or Boat Parking
Property Views
- Woods
- Trees
- Canyon
- Hills
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Raised Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Raised Hearth
- Brick Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Window Screens
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Media Room
- Recreation Room
- Bonus Room
- Utility Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- 220 Volts In Laundry
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Storage
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 220 Volts in Kitchen
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Contra Costa Association
- Built by CUSTOM
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1644610014
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 6, 2020
Closed on
Dec 21, 2020
Sold by
Colon Guy and Colon Carol R
Bought by
Horn Kathryn and Horn Zachary
Seller's Agent
Rose Brudigam
Better Homes And Gardens Rp
Buyer's Agent
Matt Rubenstein
Compass
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
4.55%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$213,919
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.44%
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Outstanding Balance
$819,074
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$544,845
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 15, 1997
Sold by
Susan Heine
Bought by
Colon Guy and Colon Carol R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
7.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 9, 1993
Sold by
Heine Bruce
Bought by
Heine Susan
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn Kathryn | $1,150,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Colon Guy | $350,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Heine Susan | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Horn Kathryn | $920,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Colon Guy | $170,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,150,000 | -- | -- |
| 01/07/2021 01/07/21 | Sold | $1,150,000 | +5.0% | $385 / Sq Ft |
| 11/23/2020 11/23/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/18/2020 11/18/20 | Price Changed | $1,095,000 | -0.5% | $367 / Sq Ft |
| 11/13/2020 11/13/20 | For Sale | $1,100,000 | 0.0% | $368 / Sq Ft |
| 10/31/2020 10/31/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/06/2020 10/06/20 | For Sale | $1,100,000 | -- | $368 / 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 | $14,925 | $1,244,795 | $649,458 | $595,337 |
| 2024 | $14,355 | $1,220,388 | $636,724 | $583,664 |
| 2023 | $14,355 | $1,196,460 | $624,240 | $572,220 |
| 2022 | $14,236 | $1,173,000 | $612,000 | $561,000 |
| 2021 | $6,624 | $516,287 | $132,755 | $383,532 |
| 2019 | $6,428 | $500,975 | $128,818 | $372,157 |
| 2018 | $6,276 | $491,153 | $126,293 | $364,860 |
| 2017 | $6,073 | $481,523 | $123,817 | $357,706 |
| 2016 | $5,921 | $472,083 | $121,390 | $350,693 |
| 2015 | $5,868 | $464,993 | $119,567 | $345,426 |
| 2014 | $5,781 | $455,885 | $117,225 | $338,660 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Suzie Tinsley
S
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Suzie Tinsley
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners
(925) 974-7667
1 in this area
28 Total Sales
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Matt Rubenstein
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Matt Rubenstein
Compass
(925) 586-6578
1 in this area
87 Total Sales
Map
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 40923121
APN: 164-461-001-4
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