NOT LISTED FOR SALE

535 Walnut Ave Martinez, CA 94553

Estimated Value: $680,000 - $697,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,086 Sq Ft
$632/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 28, 2022

Last sale price $720,000 $663 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,267/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of March 2022

Storybook Charm and a terrific location! Picturesque Single Level home on a beautiful & oversized level lot. Come home to a great big front yard, covered front porch, hardwood floors, newer kitchen and bath, light & bright rooms with plenty of dual pane windows, indoor laundry room and a detached 2 car garage. A detached Bonus Room, behind the garage, is currently used as an Office (approx. 140 square feet) . There are also 2 private side patios and plenty of yard space adjacent to the garage. This is an enchanting move-in ready home. Close to Highway 4, John Swett Elementary, Alhambra High, and Briones Regional Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

April Matthews

Village Associates Real Estate License #01221153 Listed on: 02/18/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Dietschy

Christie's Intl Re Sereno License #01409683

Christie's Intl Re Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • RV or Boat Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 370293003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: Alhambra Ave to Walnut Ave
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Partial Fence
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Level, Premium Lot, Regular, Front Yard, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Front, Yard Space
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Leased, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583
  • Parcel Number: 370293003
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2022
Closed on
Mar 8, 2022
Sold by
Ann Roussellot Kerry
Bought by
Saylor Jeffrey
Seller's Agent
April Matthews
Village Associates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brian Dietschy
Christie's Intl Re Sereno
List Price
$619,000
Sold Price
$720,000
Premium/Discount to List
$101,000
16.32%
Current Estimated Value
$686,264

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$33,736
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.25%
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Outstanding Balance
$503,616
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$182,648

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2012
Sold by
Montalbo David and Heyden Tambri J
Bought by
Roussellot Kerry Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2012
Sold by
Central Mortgage Company
Bought by
Montalbo David and Heyden Tambri J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2012
Sold by
Melnichek Dana
Bought by
Central Mortgage Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2006
Sold by
Langtry Peter M and Langtry Sharon L
Bought by
Melnichek Dana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$352,000
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2004
Sold by
Gallup Wayne W
Bought by
Langtry Peter M and Langtry Sharon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2001
Sold by
Gallup Wayne W
Bought by
Gallup Wayne W
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
Saylor Jeffrey $720,000 Chicago Title
Roussellot Kerry Ann $324,000 First American Title Company
Montalbo David $195,000 Old Republic Title
Central Mortgage Company $198,200 None Available
Melnichek Dana $440,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Langtry Peter M $385,000 Placer Title
Gallup Wayne W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Saylor Jeffrey $540,000
Previous Owner Roussellot Kerry Ann $256,000
Previous Owner Melnichek Dana $352,000
Previous Owner Langtry Peter M $308,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $720,000 -- --
03/28/2022 03/28/22 Sold $720,000 +16.3% $663 / Sq Ft
02/26/2022 02/26/22 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2022 02/18/22 For Sale $619,000 -- $570 / 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 $8,564 $647,000 $467,279 $179,721
2024 $8,332 $647,000 $467,278 $179,722
2023 $8,332 $647,000 $467,000 $180,000
2022 $5,146 $375,959 $220,470 $155,489
2021 $4,986 $368,589 $216,148 $152,441
2019 $4,826 $357,658 $209,738 $147,920
2018 $4,671 $350,646 $205,626 $145,020
2017 $4,589 $343,772 $201,595 $142,177
2016 $4,274 $337,033 $197,643 $139,390
2015 $4,222 $331,972 $194,675 $137,297
2014 $4,145 $325,470 $190,862 $134,608
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40981838

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 370-293-003-7