This charming little house, just outside of downtown Martinez and minutes away from the freeway, features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It has gorgeous new wood-laminate flooring from the entryway to the back of the house as well as in the front bedroom. The kitchen has been updated with new countertops and tile backsplash. The laundry room has an abundance of storage space, including a removable clothes line for delicates. It has a great backyard with lots of potential and a beautiful deck for entertaining. The lot sits on a slope with privacy from the west, giving the home a nice cozy hillside feeling. This property is listed at $385,000 and will not last!
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
5,400 sq ftLot Size
$723Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tyler Burton•DRE #02058389• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Nicholas White•DRE #01210785• Old Harbour Company
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40840738
Oct 22, 2018
Sold
$410,000
$526/sq ft
Oct 4, 2018
Pending
—
Oct 1, 2018
Listed
$385,000
$494/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 8, 2016
Sold
$300,000
$385/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 28, 1989
Sold
$86,000
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,363 (+4.5%)
$411,891 + $54,613
$466,504
2024
$6,086 (+2.6%)
$403,815 + $53,543
$457,358
2023
$5,930 (+2.8%)
$395,898 + $52,494
$448,392
2022
$5,768 (+2.9%)
$388,136 + $51,465
$439,601
2021
$5,603 (+1.6%)
$380,526 + $50,456
$430,982
2020
$5,516 (+2.2%)
$373,065 + $49,467
$422,532
2019
$5,400 (+29.8%)
$369,240 + $48,960
$418,200
2018
$4,159 (+1.4%)
$362,000 + $48,000
$410,000
2017
$4,100 (+92.7%)
$255,000 + $51,000
$306,000
2016
$2,128 (+1.0%)
$255,000 + $51,000
$306,000
2015
$2,107 (+1.5%)
$67,989 + $68,311
$136,300
2014
$2,075 (+6.0%)
$65,657 + $65,967
$131,624
2013
$1,958 (+6.3%)
$65,657 + $65,967
$131,624
2012
$1,843 (−6.9%)
$60,857 + $61,143
$122,000
2011
$1,979 (+0.5%)
$56,866 + $57,134
$114,000
2010
$1,969
$62,824 + $63,120
$125,944
2009
$1,969 (+4.7%)
$62,355 + $62,649
$125,004
2008
$1,881
$62,504 + $62,798
$125,302
Tax history for 1005 Shell Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,363 (+4.5%)
$411,891 + $54,613
$466,504
2024
$6,086 (+2.6%)
$403,815 + $53,543
$457,358
2023
$5,930 (+2.8%)
$395,898 + $52,494
$448,392
2022
$5,768 (+2.9%)
$388,136 + $51,465
$439,601
2021
$5,603 (+1.6%)
$380,526 + $50,456
$430,982
2020
$5,516 (+2.2%)
$373,065 + $49,467
$422,532
2019
$5,400 (+29.8%)
$369,240 + $48,960
$418,200
2018
$4,159 (+1.4%)
$362,000 + $48,000
$410,000
2017
$4,100 (+92.7%)
$255,000 + $51,000
$306,000
2016
$2,128 (+1.0%)
$255,000 + $51,000
$306,000
2015
$2,107 (+1.5%)
$67,989 + $68,311
$136,300
2014
$2,075 (+6.0%)
$65,657 + $65,967
$131,624
2013
$1,958 (+6.3%)
$65,657 + $65,967
$131,624
2012
$1,843 (−6.9%)
$60,857 + $61,143
$122,000
2011
$1,979 (+0.5%)
$56,866 + $57,134
$114,000
2010
$1,969
$62,824 + $63,120
$125,944
2009
$1,969 (+4.7%)
$62,355 + $62,649
$125,004
2008
$1,881
$62,504 + $62,798
$125,302
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1926
Sq. Ft.
779
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
3750410130
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Feb 21, 2023 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remove existing wood siding from the entire house. Install new insulation, plywood sheeting, and fiber cement horizontal lap siding.
Remodel
Feb 2, 2023 • Final
Permit submittal
Remove existing wood siding from the entire house. Install new insulation, plywood sheeting, and fiber cement horizontal lap siding.
Remodel
Roofing
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Laminate Counters
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms
Window Features: Window Coverings
Flooring: Laminate
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate
Rooms Total: 5
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 779
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard
Property Information
Living Area: 779
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1922
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5400
Lot Size Area: 0.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 779
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1926
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 3750410130
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Morello Park Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Martinez Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Alhambra Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Martinez, CA • 94553
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Estimated sale price
$536,000 – $649,000
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2018. This data may not match public records. Learn more.