NOT LISTED FOR SALE

797 Center Ave Martinez, CA 94553

Alhambra Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $388,000 - $419,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
890 Sq Ft
958 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 23, 2024

Last sale price $455,000 $511 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,347 / mo

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Pool
  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • John Swett Elementary School Rated A-
  • Tile Flooring
  • Lap Siding

About This Home

As of August 2024

This newly renovated, freshly painted two-bedroom, one-bathroom, ground-floor condo features no steps or stairs, covered rear patio, ample parking, and in-unit laundry. The updates boast energy-efficient windows and slider, along with new kitchen and bathroom cabinets, countertops, and fixtures. Situated near Route 4, it's a short walk to the VA Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices, restaurants, shops, and Stadium Cinema. The HOA fees cover the community pool and spa, roof and exterior maintenance, landscaping, trash, and water services. Don't miss out on this competitively priced home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve St.George

St George Realty License #01763031 Listed on: 06/05/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Deborah Cordova

License #02108840

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 958

HOA Fees

  • $624 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Lap Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Carport

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Additional Features

  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Ground Level

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1625400476

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, trash, water/sewer
  • 110 Units
  • Muirwood Square HOA, Phone Number (925) 679-6069
  • Muirwood Square Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • The building has rules on how big a pet can be within a unit

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

958 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$624 per month

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: MUIRWOOD SQUARE
  • Directions: Rte 4 to Center Ave Exit
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Building Name: Muirwood Squar
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story, One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Windows
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Ground Floor Location
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Ground Floor Location, Storage
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: No Lot
  • Pool Features: See Remarks, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Lap
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Association Fee: 624
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: MUIRWOOD SQUARE HOA
  • Phone: 925-679-6069
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Number Limit, Size Limit
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Exterior Maintenance, Trash, Water/Sewer

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1625400476
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 110

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2024
Closed on
Aug 21, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steve St.George
St George Realty
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Cordova
List Price
$459,900
Sold Price
$455,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.07%
Views
53
Current Estimated Value
$403,229

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$51,771
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.39%
Original Mortgage
$341,250
Outstanding Balance
$336,786
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$66,443

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$301,466
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,199
Interest Rate
5.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
5.69%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,015
Interest Rate
7.13%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$455,000 Chicago Title
$370,000 Chicago Title
$335,000 North American Title Co Inc
$215,000 First American Title Company
$188,500 Accommodation
-- Financial Title
-- Financial Title
-- Financial Title Company
$210,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $341,250
Previous Owner $301,466
Previous Owner $212,199
Previous Owner $244,000
Previous Owner $40,000
Previous Owner $204,015
Closed $12,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $455,000 -- --
08/23/2024 08/23/24 Sold $455,000 -1.0% $511 / Sq Ft
08/02/2024 08/02/24 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2024 07/10/24 Price Changed $459,500 -0.1% $516 / Sq Ft
06/05/2024 06/05/24 For Sale $459,900 -- $517 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $6,544 $455,000 $240,000 $215,000
2024 $5,378 $370,000 $200,000 $170,000
2023 $5,378 $373,696 $189,636 $184,060
2022 $5,229 $366,369 $185,918 $180,451
2021 $5,027 $359,186 $182,273 $176,913
2019 $4,808 $348,534 $176,868 $171,666
2018 $4,662 $341,700 $173,400 $168,300
2017 $3,387 $238,553 $160,886 $77,667
2016 $3,159 $233,877 $157,732 $76,145
2015 $2,969 $216,000 $145,675 $70,325
2014 $2,639 $186,500 $125,780 $60,720
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Steve St.George

    St George Realty

    (925) 272-0595

    2 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Steve St.George
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  • Deborah Cordova

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Deborah Cordova

    (925) 434-6529

    1 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Deborah Cordova
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41062247

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 162-540-047-6

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Alhambra Hills

797 Center Ave, Martinez, CA

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