NOT LISTED FOR SALE

649 Vine Hill Way Martinez, CA 94553

Alhambra Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,687,235 - $1,927,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,564 Sq Ft
$492/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 26, 2020

Last sale price $1,400,000 $393 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,882/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • Updated Kitchen
  • View of Hills
  • John Swett Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1.09 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2020

Situated in a Serene Country Setting only 30 mins from SF, this Custom Home boasts classic character and modern amenities! As you enter the property, you will notice the mature Landscaping. Step into an entertainer’s dream and features a bright and open layout! The enormous kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances and plenty of storage. This home also features 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, a formal dining and living room, plus a loft! In addition, the interior has been updated with new paint, carpet, and refinished wood floors. Other notable features include a fireplace, skylights, dual-pane windows, recessed lighting, and a separate in law entrance to the main house. There is also a detached sauna room with a full bath and storage that can function as an office. Space like this is hard to come by! This park-like property includes a deck, 3 car garage, a workshop, and Solar.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lupe Kemper

Windermere Diablo Realty License #01188397 Listed on: 09/19/2020

Windermere Diablo Realty

Co-Listed By

Brittany Marino

Windermere Diablo Realty License #02044492

Last Buyer's Agent

Brittany Hogan

Compass

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,844

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 1.09 Acre Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Outdoor Storage

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Not Listed Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1620300028

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,844

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1955
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.09
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCDR
  • Subdivision Name: Not Listed
  • Directions: Alhambra to Pleasant Hill Rd to Vine Hill Way
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Other
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Other, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Terraced Up
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 44000
  • Parcel Number: 1620300028
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2020
Closed on
Oct 21, 2020
Sold by
Hamalainen Olavi and Hamalainen Leila
Bought by
Mitchell Peter and Curiel Mitchell Helen
Seller's Agent
Lupe Kemper
Windermere Diablo Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brittany Hogan
Compass
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-3.45%
Current Estimated Value
$1,701,120

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$301,120
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2015
Sold by
Hamalainen Olavi and Hamalainen Leila
Bought by
Hamalainen Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$938,250
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2004
Sold by
Hamalainen Olavi and Hamalainen Leila
Bought by
Hamalainen Olavi and Hamalainen Leila

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2001
Sold by
Hamalainen Olavi and Hamalainen Leila
Bought by
Hamalainen Olavi and Hamalainen Leila

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 1998
Sold by
Bitondo Peter J
Bought by
Hamalainen Olavi and Hamalainen Leila

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
7.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Mitchell Peter $1,400,000 Old Republic Title Company
Hamalainen Family Trust -- Old Republic Title Company
Hamalainen Olavi -- --
Hamalainen Olavi -- North American Title Co
Hamalainen Olavi $230,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Leila Hamalainen Olavi $1,878,756
Previous Owner Hamalainen Family Trust $938,250
Previous Owner Hamalainen Olavi $250,000
Previous Owner Hamalainen Leila $250,000
Previous Owner Hamalainen Olavi $400,000
Previous Owner Hamalainen Olavi $325,000
Previous Owner Hamalainen Olavi $325,000
Previous Owner Hamalainen Olavi $100,000
Previous Owner Hamalainen Olavi $184,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,400,000 -- --
10/26/2020 10/26/20 Sold $1,400,000 -3.4% $393 / Sq Ft
09/26/2020 09/26/20 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2020 09/19/20 For Sale $1,450,000 -- $407 / 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 $17,844 $1,530,402 $757,701 $772,701
2024 $17,548 $1,485,690 $742,845 $742,845
2023 $17,548 $1,456,560 $728,280 $728,280
2022 $17,250 $1,428,000 $714,000 $714,000
2021 $16,950 $1,400,000 $700,000 $700,000
2019 $6,906 $534,362 $214,703 $319,659
2018 $6,702 $523,886 $210,494 $313,392
2017 $6,597 $513,615 $206,367 $307,248
2016 $6,144 $503,545 $202,321 $301,224
2015 $6,081 $495,982 $199,282 $296,700
2014 $5,982 $486,268 $195,379 $290,889
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lupe Kemper

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Lupe Kemper

    Windermere Diablo Realty

    (925) 997-1290

    32 in this area

    240 Total Sales

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  • Brittany Marino

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Brittany Marino

    Windermere Diablo Realty

    (925) 788-7554

    25 in this area

    192 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Brittany Hogan

    Compass

    (415) 660-9955

    1 in this area

    4 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40921645

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 162-030-002-8

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Alhambra Hills

649 Vine Hill Way, Martinez, CA

This home is located at 649 Vine Hill Way, Martinez, CA 94553 since 19 September 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,752,309, approximately $491 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 649 Vine Hill Way 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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