NOT LISTED FOR SALE

704 Falling Star Dr Martinez, CA 94553

Vine Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $746,000 - $865,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,726 Sq Ft
$459/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 02, 2023

Last sale price $770,000 $446 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,179/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Landscaped
  • Wood Flooring
  • Garden
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of June 2023

Spacious, newer home with fresh updates conveniently located to transportation and downtown in a private, peaceful community.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lauren McLane

Exp Realty Of California Inc. License #01955004 Listed on: 04/28/2023

Exp Realty Of California Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Wong

Luxe Places International Realty License #02056283

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 2,151 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $174 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Association Phone (925) 951-6240
  • Valley Oaks Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1615801261

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$174 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Subdivision Name: Valley Oaks (Martinez)
  • Directions: Pacheco, Falling Star
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Lot Features: Landscape Misc, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Landscape Misc
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Inside Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee: 174
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: UNKNOWN
  • Phone: 925-951-6240
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2151
  • Parcel Number: 1615801261
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2023
Closed on
May 26, 2023
Sold by
Marilyn L Lapicola 2000 Living Trust
Bought by
Kwong Marius and Fan Yagiong
Seller's Agent
Lauren McLane
Exp Realty Of California Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Wong
Luxe Places International Realty
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$770,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
2.8%
Views
19
Current Estimated Value
$792,045

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$22,045
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.06%
Original Mortgage
$616,000
Outstanding Balance
$599,528
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$192,517

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2019
Sold by
Mariappan Murugan
Bought by
Lapicola Marilyn L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$431,250
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2009
Sold by
Sivagurunathan Pradeepa
Bought by
Mariappan Murugan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2009
Sold by
Obrien At Pacheco Llc
Bought by
Mariappan Murugan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$404,456
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Kwong Marius $770,000 Chicago Title
Lapicola Marilyn L $575,000 Chicago Title Company
Mariappan Murugan -- First American Title Company
Mariappan Murugan $412,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kwong Marius $616,000
Previous Owner Lapicola Marilyn L $431,250
Previous Owner Mariappan Murugan $404,456
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $770,000 -- --
06/02/2023 06/02/23 Sold $770,000 +2.8% $446 / Sq Ft
05/15/2023 05/15/23 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2023 04/28/23 For Sale $749,000 -- $434 / 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 $10,661 $801,108 $488,988 $312,120
2024 $10,190 $785,400 $479,400 $306,000
2023 $8,176 $604,426 $315,353 $289,073
2022 $7,968 $592,575 $309,170 $283,405
2021 $7,754 $580,957 $303,108 $277,849
2019 $6,496 $475,608 $202,017 $273,591
2018 $6,228 $466,283 $198,056 $268,227
2017 $6,142 $457,141 $194,173 $262,968
2016 $5,726 $448,178 $190,366 $257,812
2015 $5,681 $441,447 $187,507 $253,940
2014 $5,605 $432,800 $183,834 $248,966
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lauren McLane

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Lauren McLane

    Exp Realty Of California Inc.

    (925) 297-9226

    1 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Lauren McLane
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  • Matthew Wong

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Matthew Wong

    Luxe Places International Realty

    (510) 318-1832

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Matthew Wong
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41024125

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 161-580-126-1

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Vine Hill

704 Falling Star Dr, Martinez, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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