Google street view image for 1261 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 94517

Off market oct 2011 for $280K

$590,036

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,010/mo

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3 ba

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1,355

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1261 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 94517

About this home

1261 Shell Cir is a 1,355 square foot townhouse on a 2,326 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 26, 2011 for $280,000. Based on Redfin's Clayton data, we estimate the home's value is $590,036.

TownhomeProperty Type

1994Year Built

2,326 sq ftLot Size

$435Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$590,036

$310K since sold in October 2011$37K since October

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This home's estimate is 20.5% lower than the average sale price ($742K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$680,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,650 sq ft
276 Stranahan Cir, Clayton, CA 94517
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$660,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,367 sq ft
1273 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 94517
SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$775,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,389 sq ft
244 Stranahan Cir, Clayton, CA 94517
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$840,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,663 sq ft
249 Stranahan Cir, Clayton, CA 94517
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$818,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,939 sq ft
921 Arrowhead Ter, Clayton, CA 94517
SOLD MAR 10, 2026
$680,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,367 sq ft
1280 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 94517

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Market trends in 94517, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.7%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

10 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

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Sale history for 1261 Shell Cir

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Oct 26, 2011

Sold

$280,000

$207/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 17, 2004

Sold

$465,000

$343/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 30, 2002

Sold

$367,500

$271/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11152303

Aug 22, 2002

Listing Removed

—

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10254133

Jun 2, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

May 15, 1998

Sold

$215,000

$159/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28254133

Apr 20, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Jan 28, 1994

Sold

$192,500

$142/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,457 (+2.7%)

$256,230 + $102,487

$358,717

2025

$5,311 (+4.7%)

$256,230 + $102,487

$358,717

2024

$5,074 (+2.2%)

$251,206 + $100,478

$351,684

2023

$4,963 (+0.7%)

$246,281 + $98,508

$344,789

2022

$4,928 (+2.0%)

$241,452 + $96,577

$338,029

2021

$4,833 (−0.9%)

$236,718 + $94,684

$331,402

2020

$4,877 (+1.1%)

$232,077 + $92,828

$324,905

2019

$4,824 (+3.8%)

$229,698 + $91,877

$321,575

2018

$4,645 (+3.4%)

$225,195 + $90,076

$315,271

2017

$4,491 (+3.1%)

$216,451 + $86,579

$303,030

2016

$4,358 (+1.6%)

$216,451 + $86,579

$303,030

2015

$4,291 (+2.0%)

$212,207 + $84,882

$297,089

2014

$4,205 (+2.6%)

$204,926 + $81,970

$286,896

2013

$4,097 (+5.4%)

$204,926 + $81,970

$286,896

2012

$3,887 (−21.0%)

$204,000 + $81,600

$285,600

2011

$4,918 (−1.3%)

$192,143 + $76,857

$269,000

2010

$4,985 (−6.1%)

$186,019 + $181,981

$368,000

2009

$5,311 (−11.8%)

$189,052 + $184,948

$374,000

2008

$6,024

$205,480 + $201,020

$406,500

Tax history for 1261 Shell Cir

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,457 (+2.7%)

$256,230 + $102,487

$358,717

2025

$5,311 (+4.7%)

$256,230 + $102,487

$358,717

2024

$5,074 (+2.2%)

$251,206 + $100,478

$351,684

2023

$4,963 (+0.7%)

$246,281 + $98,508

$344,789

2022

$4,928 (+2.0%)

$241,452 + $96,577

$338,029

2021

$4,833 (−0.9%)

$236,718 + $94,684

$331,402

2020

$4,877 (+1.1%)

$232,077 + $92,828

$324,905

2019

$4,824 (+3.8%)

$229,698 + $91,877

$321,575

2018

$4,645 (+3.4%)

$225,195 + $90,076

$315,271

2017

$4,491 (+3.1%)

$216,451 + $86,579

$303,030

2016

$4,358 (+1.6%)

$216,451 + $86,579

$303,030

2015

$4,291 (+2.0%)

$212,207 + $84,882

$297,089

2014

$4,205 (+2.6%)

$204,926 + $81,970

$286,896

2013

$4,097 (+5.4%)

$204,926 + $81,970

$286,896

2012

$3,887 (−21.0%)

$204,000 + $81,600

$285,600

2011

$4,918 (−1.3%)

$192,143 + $76,857

$269,000

2010

$4,985 (−6.1%)

$186,019 + $181,981

$368,000

2009

$5,311 (−11.8%)

$189,052 + $184,948

$374,000

2008

$6,024

$205,480 + $201,020

$406,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

Planned Development District

The major purposes of the Planned Development District are: To implement the objectives of the General Plan; To conserve outstanding natural and archeological features; To provide more private and public open space; To encourage building variety and innovative approaches in environmental design. The Planned Development District permits, for example, mixed land uses, varied setbacks and building heights and diverse lot sizes; To promote economy and efficiency through shared facilities and services.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit

Jan 30, 2010 • Final

Building/residential/r/new single family-duplex

New construction

Apr 3, 2007 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Replace exterior siding and plywood shearwall. Perform framing work for a utility closet.

Remodel

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,355
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 649
Building Sq. Ft: 1,355
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: T7066 L55

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 438

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,326
Legal Lot Number: 55
Acres: 0.0534
County Use Description: TOWNHOUSES, ATTACHED PUDS, DUE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,355
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,326 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 1184100558

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Mt. Diablo Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Diablo View Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

Concord High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

7/10 Fire Factor

16% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

9/10 Air Factor

17 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Clayton, CA • 94517

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In this area, properties receive around 11.8 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$561,000 – $679,000

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Home values near 1261 Shell Cir

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1258 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1355 Sq. Ft.	$639,519
1271 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1675 Sq. Ft.	$662,068
1179 Shell Ln, Clayton, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1355 Sq. Ft.	$699,335
1270 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1709 Sq. Ft.	$727,859
1267 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1145 Sq. Ft.	$656,685
1332 Shell Ln, Clayton, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1709 Sq. Ft.	$776,579
1266 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1358 Sq. Ft.	$677,626

Address	Redfin Estimate
1259 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1709 Sq. Ft.	$685,875
1273 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1367 Sq. Ft.	$661,984
1175 Shell Ln, Clayton, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1145 Sq. Ft.	$624,135
1260 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1709 Sq. Ft.	$756,819
1173 Shell Ln, Clayton, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1145 Sq. Ft.	$606,150
1181 Shell Ln, Clayton, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1709 Sq. Ft.	$754,534
1262 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1709 Sq. Ft.	$788,753

Address	Redfin Estimate
1264 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1355 Sq. Ft.	$652,610
1275 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1709 Sq. Ft.	$762,663
1256 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1355 Sq. Ft.	$647,190
1171 Shell Ln, Clayton, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1355 Sq. Ft.	$691,266
1263 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1355 Sq. Ft.	$653,846
1276 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1145 Sq. Ft.	$676,034
1265 Shell Cir, Clayton, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1355 Sq. Ft.	$683,710

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Market trends in 94517, CA

Sale history for 1261 Shell Cir

Tax history for 1261 Shell Cir

Zoning and permits

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