NOT LISTED FOR SALE

821 Center Ave Martinez, CA 94553

Alhambra Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $292,000 - $328,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
680 Sq Ft
1981 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 27, 2025

Last sale price $310,000 $456 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $2,696 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Community Pool
  • John Swett Elementary School Rated A-
  • Corner Lot
  • Laundry closet

About This Home

As of October 2025

Open House October 4th, Saturday 12 to 3 pm. Opportunity - Muirwood -Square. Charming 1-Bedroom, 1 bath, 680 square foot condo. Own your first home in the most spectacular location! This corner lower unit is surrounded by Redwoods, new carpet, some fresh paint and ready to move into now with a dinette area, family room with a fireplace, large patio with views and this location in Martinez is close to scenic walking trails. The bathroom has a tub/shower combo, and the bedroom has a walk-in closet. The Kitchen with fresh painted cabinets has an electric stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher. Enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry with a stackable washer and dryer in a closet. The well-managed HOA offers a pool, spa, and includes one assigned covered parking space plus plenty uncovered guest parking and covers water, sewer, trash, and exterior maintenance, giving you incredible value. Just two blocks from Muir Station with Nob Hill Foods, Starbucks, and the Contra Costa Stadium Cinema. Easy freeway access makes commuting simple. Don’t miss this opportunity to call this inviting space Home Sweet Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Kalajian

Christie's Intl Re Sereno License #00953428 Listed on: 09/19/2025

Christie's Intl Re Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Lori Nader

Re/max Accord License #01118652

Re/max Accord

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

HOA Fees

  • $643 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Carport
  • Guest Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1625400179

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, management fee, reserves, trash, water/sewer
  • Muirwood Square HOA, Phone Number (510) 262-1795
  • Muirwood Square Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$643 per month

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Muirwood Square
  • Directions: On Center Ave
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story, One
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Linoleum, Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Microwave

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Pool Features: Other, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport, Covered

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Greenbelt, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Other, Guest Parking
  • Association Fee: 643
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: MUIRWOOD SQUARE HOA
  • Phone: 510-262-1795
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1625400179

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2025
Closed on
Oct 22, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Joe Kalajian
Christie's Intl Re Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Lori Nader
Re/max Accord
List Price
$310,000
Sold Price
$310,000
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$308,858

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,142
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.57%
Original Mortgage
$145,500
Outstanding Balance
$145,500
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$163,358

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2025
Closed on
Oct 21, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Joe Kalajian
Christie's Intl Re Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Lori Nader
Re/max Accord
List Price
$310,000
Sold Price
$310,000
Views
22

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,500
Outstanding Balance
$145,500
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$163,358

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
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
-- None Listed On Document
$310,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
-- None Available
-- Chicago Title Company
$246,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $145,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/27/2025 10/27/25 Sold $310,000 0.0% $456 / Sq Ft
10/06/2025 10/06/25 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2025 09/19/25 For Sale $310,000 -- $456 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa 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 $4,623 $291,207 $172,830 $118,377
2024 $4,303 $285,498 $169,442 $116,056
2023 $4,303 $279,901 $166,120 $113,781
2022 $4,174 $274,413 $162,863 $111,550
2021 $3,984 $269,033 $159,670 $109,363
2019 $3,789 $261,055 $154,935 $106,120
2018 $3,667 $255,938 $151,898 $104,040
2017 $3,613 $250,920 $148,920 $102,000
2016 $1,906 $114,363 $47,089 $67,274
2015 $1,886 $112,646 $46,382 $66,264
2014 $1,856 $110,440 $45,474 $64,966
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joe Kalajian

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Joe Kalajian

    Sereno Group

    (925) 998-6333

    1 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Joe Kalajian
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  • Lori Nader

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Lori Nader

    RE/MAX

    (925) 963-4837

    1 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Lori Nader
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41112207

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 162-540-017-9

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Alhambra Hills

821 Center Ave, Martinez, CA

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