$780,000
SOLD NOV 6, 2025

3430 Ricks Ave Martinez, CA 94553

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,120 Sq Ft
4,532 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$368 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • View of Hills
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2025

Admired neighborhood near vibrant downtown Martinez! Spacious living room. Kitchen with white cabinetry, quartz counter tops, tiled backsplash & stainless-steel appliances including refrigerator. OWNED Solar panels (installed in 2024). Fresh interior paint, newer vinyl plank flooring including upgraded baseboards, double pane windows, raised panel interior doors, spacious 2 car garage and central heating & air conditioning. Hall bathroom with newer vanity, sink, faucet, flooring & toilet. Primary bathroom with tiled walk-in shower & flooring, plus newer vanity, sink, faucet & light fixture. Downstairs and included in the square footage (800+/- Square feet) is a huge laundry room/workshop/craft room & two large rooms with many possibilities...family room, game room, office, music room, 2nd unit? (Agent has not verified, buyer to investigate.) Front porch with views of the hills. Backyard is perfect for entertaining with large recently painted deck, stamped concrete patios & hot tub. Conveniently located...minutes to downtown where you can enjoy the Farmer's Market, restaurants, shopping, breweries, coffee houses, the marina, parks, bocce ball, hiking trails & much more. Easy access to highway 4 and 680 and just minutes to Amtrak & BART.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

April Largent

Cole Real Estate License #01411232 Listed on: 10/08/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

JOHN SILVESTER

License #01839657

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 4,532 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3701820213

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Directions: Alhambra to G Street to Ricks Avenue
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Other
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • remarks22: April Largent - Agt: 925-765-3965 - Admired neighborhood near vibrant downtown Martinez! Spacious living room. Kitchen with white cabinetry, quartz counter tops, tiled backsplash & stainless-steel appliances including refrigerator. OWNED Solar panels (installed in 2024). Fresh interior paint, newer vinyl plank flooring including upgraded baseboards, double pane windows, raised panel interior doors, spacious 2 car garage and central heating & air conditioning. Hall bathroom with newer vanity, sink, faucet, flooring & toilet. Primary bathroom with tiled walk-in shower & flooring, plus newer vanity, sink, faucet & light fixture. Downstairs and included in the square footage (800+/- Square feet) is a huge laundry room/workshop/craft room & two large rooms with many possibilities...family room, game room, office, music room, 2nd unit? (Agent has not verified, buyer to investigate.) Front porch with views of the hills. Backyard is perfect for entertaining with large recently painted deck, stamped concrete patios & hot tub. Conveniently located...minutes to downtown where you can enjoy the Farmer's Market, restaurants, shopping, breweries, coffee houses, the marina, parks, bocce ball, hiking trails & much more. Easy access to highway 4 and 680 and just minutes to Amtrak & BART.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Spa Features: Heated
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4532
  • Parcel Number: 3701820213

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2025
Closed on
Nov 5, 2025
Sold by
Schlink Joan
Bought by
Dahlhauser Daniel Harry
Seller's Agent
April Largent
Cole Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
JOHN SILVESTER
List Price
$735,000
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
6.12%
Views
30

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-27.27%
Original Mortgage
$465,000
Outstanding Balance
$465,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$283,376

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2025
Closed on
Oct 28, 2025
Sold by
Guillarda Joean
Bought by
Dahlhauser Joseph
Seller's Agent
April Largent
Cole Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
JOHN SILVESTER
List Price
$735,000
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
6.12%
Views
30

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$465,000
Outstanding Balance
$465,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$283,376

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2020
Sold by
Suto Kevin
Bought by
Suto Kevin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2019
Sold by
Begin Lisa
Bought by
Suto Kevin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$521,910
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2002
Sold by
Taliaferro Max
Bought by
Begin Lisa Ann
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Old Republic Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Old Republic Title
Grant Deed $780,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $580,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $465,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $510,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $521,910 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/06/2025 11/06/25 Sold $780,000 +6.1% $368 / Sq Ft
10/14/2025 10/14/25 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2025 10/08/25 For Sale $735,000 -- $347 / 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 $8,095 $646,883 $422,778 $224,105
2024 $7,953 $634,200 $414,489 $219,711
2023 $7,953 $621,765 $406,362 $215,403
2022 $7,821 $609,575 $398,395 $211,180
2021 $7,631 $597,624 $390,584 $207,040
2019 $2,576 $158,646 $39,795 $118,851
2018 $2,395 $155,536 $39,015 $116,521
2017 $2,337 $152,487 $38,250 $114,237
2016 $2,178 $149,498 $37,500 $111,998
2015 $2,136 $147,253 $36,937 $110,316
2014 $2,084 $144,370 $36,214 $108,156
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41114124

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 370-182-021-3