NOT LISTED FOR SALE

978 Center Ave Martinez, CA 94553

Alhambra Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $879,000 - $1,028,463

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,272 Sq Ft
$418/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 25, 2023

Last sale price $900,000 $396 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,131 / mo

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stone Countertops
  • John Swett Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2023

Entertainers dream home! Nestled in a peaceful and desirable neighborhood, this two-story residence is a true masterpiece. Boasting 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3 separate entertaining areas, and 2,272 sqft. of living space, this home offers an abundance of amenities for you and your family to flourish. Spacious vaulted ceilings and stunning flooring greet you upon arrival and leads you into the gourmet kitchen, which is well equipped with sleek stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, and an eat-in kitchen! The luxurious master suite promises a relaxing serene retreat and your own private outdoor deck. Outside, invites outdoor enthusiasts to create their own private oasis, and is loaded with opportunities for you to BBQ and entertain guests! Complete with mature fruit trees such as, asian pear, plum, apricot, lemon, tangerine, nectarine, fig, pomegranate and persimmon, large side yards and a shed for storage. Beyond the walls, this beautiful home is perfectly situated, just minutes away from freeways, shopping, dining, and walk to the theater! Experience the vibrant pulse of downtown Martinez, where Sunday farmers' markets and an array of new breweries and restaurants await your exploration! Don't miss this rare opportunity to call this your home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melody Kleoni

Exp Realty Of California, Inc. License #01922669 Listed on: 07/21/2023

Exp Realty Of California, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Andy Rohner

Rohner Real Estate License #01949301

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 7,771 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV or Boat Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1624700348

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

7,771 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Subdivision Name: Not Listed
  • Directions: Pine St Exit/Center Ave
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: See Remarks
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Security Gate
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Storage, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, See Remarks, Yard Space
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, RV/Boat Parking, Secured, Side Yard Access

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Sump Pump, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7771
  • Parcel Number: 1624700348
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2023
Closed on
Sep 21, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Melody Kleoni
Exp Realty Of California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Andy Rohner
Rohner Real Estate
List Price
$1,049,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$149,000
-14.2%
Views
155
Current Estimated Value
$950,116

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,116
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.00%
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Outstanding Balance
$702,667
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$247,449

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2021
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
$589,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2014
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
$544,362
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2006
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
$534,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2001
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
$343,000
Interest Rate
7.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1999
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
$217,500
Interest Rate
7.7%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1998
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
$223,200
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1993
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
$194,400
Interest Rate
7.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
$900,000 Chicago Title
-- Chicago Title Company
-- Chicago Title Company
-- None Available
$575,000 Old Republic Title Company
$667,500 Commonwealth Land Title
-- First American Title Guarant
$140,000 Old Republic Title Company
$279,000 Old Republic Title Company
$216,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $720,000
Previous Owner $589,000
Previous Owner $544,362
Previous Owner $534,000
Previous Owner $343,000
Previous Owner $217,500
Previous Owner $223,200
Previous Owner $194,400
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 $900,000 -- --
09/25/2023 09/25/23 Sold $900,000 +0.2% $396 / Sq Ft
08/30/2023 08/30/23 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2023 08/30/23 Price Changed $898,000 -8.3% $395 / Sq Ft
08/03/2023 08/03/23 Price Changed $979,000 -6.7% $431 / Sq Ft
07/21/2023 07/21/23 For Sale $1,049,000 -- $462 / 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 $11,987 $918,000 $510,000 $408,000
2024 $8,790 $900,000 $500,000 $400,000
2023 $8,790 $677,493 $353,475 $324,018
2022 $8,580 $664,210 $346,545 $317,665
2021 $8,338 $651,187 $339,750 $311,437
2019 $8,042 $631,874 $329,674 $302,200
2018 $7,817 $619,485 $323,210 $296,275
2017 $7,716 $607,339 $316,873 $290,466
2016 $7,189 $595,431 $310,660 $284,771
2015 $7,138 $586,488 $305,994 $280,494
2014 $6,373 $508,500 $312,337 $196,163
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Melody Kleoni

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Melody Kleoni

    Exp Realty Of California, Inc.

    (925) 270-9580

    2 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Melody Kleoni
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Andy Rohner

    Rohner Real Estate

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41033851

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 162-470-034-8

California Contra Costa County Martinez 94553 Alhambra Hills

978 Center Ave, Martinez, CA

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