NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5225 Smith Dr Martinez, CA 94553

Alhambra Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,038,000 - $1,127,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,097 Sq Ft
$510/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 28, 2021

Last sale price $920,000 $439 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,589/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • John Swett Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of January 2021

Amazing Forest Hills home in desired neighborhood w/Top Rated schools. Beautiful, refinished hardwood floors throughout the home, dual pane windows & new roof. Updated kitchen opens to family room w/laundry room off to side. Get to the 4th bedroom upstairs through the family room, this could also be perfect for a loft or office space. 3 bedrooms off the living room w/very spacious master bedroom and updated master bath. Separate dining room is perfect for family gatherings which opens to the living room for a nice hang out by the fire. Finished garage, expanded driveway w/double gate access to allow for boat & maybe RV parking. Beautiful custom deck off family room & master, Jacuzzi hot tub, a covered awning along the back of the house & a custom built shed in back. Low maintenance yards & a dog run along the side. Forest Hills Aquatics membership is optional as well. Close to shopping, schools, freeway, parks, restaurants, and Briones Regional Park, and so much more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lindsey Little

Keller Williams Realty License #01869987 Listed on: 12/22/2020

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Brittany Marino

Windermere Diablo Realty License #02044492

Windermere Diablo Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 7,980 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • RV or Boat Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Forest Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3661620025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Subdivision Name: FOREST HILLS
  • Directions: Alhambra Ave/Forest Way/Smith Dr.
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Eat In Kitchen, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Storage, Low Maintenance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, RV/Boat Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7980
  • Parcel Number: 3661620025
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 22, 2020
Closed on
Jan 25, 2021
Sold by
Nielsen Michael W and Bauman Nielsen Joan
Bought by
Sanchez Giovanni and Battershell Sarah
Seller's Agent
Lindsey Little
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brittany Marino
Windermere Diablo Realty
List Price
$885,000
Sold Price
$920,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
3.95%
Current Estimated Value
$1,068,943

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$148,943
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.07%
Original Mortgage
$941,160
Outstanding Balance
$841,327
Interest Rate
2.67%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$227,616

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2011
Sold by
Nielsen Michael W and Bauman Nielsen Joan D
Bought by
Nielsen Michael W and Bauman Nielsen Joan

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2011
Sold by
Nielsen Michael W and Nielsen Joan D
Bought by
Nielsen Michael D and Bauman Nielsen Joan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2002
Sold by
Bauman Nielsen Joan D and Nielsen Michael W
Bought by
Nielsen Michael W and Nielsen Joan D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
6.03%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2002
Sold by
Cb Capital Corp
Bought by
Bauman Nielsen Joan D and Nielsen Michael W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
6.03%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 1997
Sold by
Farmer Robert W and Farmer Linda R
Bought by
C B Capital Corp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
7.45%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Sanchez Giovanni $920,000 Old Republic Title Company
Nielsen Michael W -- Chicago Title Company
Nielsen Michael W -- Accommodation
Nielsen Michael D -- None Available
Nielsen Michael W -- Fidelity National Title
Bauman Nielsen Joan D $130,000 --
C B Capital Corp $240,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sanchez Giovanni $941,160
Previous Owner Nielsen Michael W $220,000
Previous Owner C B Capital Corp $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $920,000 -- --
01/28/2021 01/28/21 Sold $920,000 +4.0% $439 / Sq Ft
12/29/2020 12/29/20 Pending -- -- --
12/22/2020 12/22/20 For Sale $885,000 -- $422 / 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 $12,657 $995,835 $649,458 $346,377
2024 $11,887 $976,310 $636,724 $339,586
2023 $11,887 $957,168 $624,240 $332,928
2022 $11,689 $938,400 $612,000 $326,400
2021 $8,026 $631,024 $374,642 $256,382
2019 $7,797 $612,310 $363,531 $248,779
2018 $7,548 $598,246 $356,403 $241,843
2017 $7,433 $586,516 $349,415 $237,101
2016 $6,921 $575,016 $342,564 $232,452
2015 $6,854 $566,380 $337,419 $228,961
2014 $6,746 $555,286 $330,810 $224,476
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lindsey Little

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Lindsey Little

    Keller Williams Realty

    (925) 286-6936

    26 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Lindsey Little
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  • Brittany Marino

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Brittany Marino

    Windermere Diablo Realty

    (925) 788-7554

    26 in this area

    202 Total Sales

    Brittany Marino
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40932377

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 366-162-002-5

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Alhambra Hills

5225 Smith Dr, Martinez, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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