Charming and centrally located Martinez home on corner lot. Newer double pane windows, fresh paint, and original hardwood floors. Nice sized yard has productive fruit trees and covered patio. Maytag washer/dryer and all appliances included. Close to shopping and freeway. Open House 6/6 from 1-4pm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
4,950 sq ftLot Size
$528Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kristen Backman•DRE #01431651• Keller Williams East County
Bought with Laura Wucher•DRE #01878323• Better Homes and Gardens RP
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40701216
Jul 10, 2015
Sold
$370,000
$293/sq ft
Jun 8, 2015
Pending
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Jun 1, 2015
Listed
$370,000
$293/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 16, 2011
Sold
$196,000
$155/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40543810
Nov 18, 2011
Sold
$195,900
$155/sq ft
Sep 28, 2011
Pending
—
Sep 19, 2011
Listed
$189,900
$150/sq ft
+4
Original owner, well maintained corner lot. Hardwood floors, staged and ready for your fussiest buyer. Back patio is perfect for bbqing. Eat in kitchen. Washer/Dryer!!!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,137 (+4.5%)
$244,871 + $201,884
$446,755
2024
$5,870 (+2.7%)
$240,070 + $197,926
$437,996
2023
$5,717 (+2.9%)
$235,363 + $194,046
$429,409
2022
$5,559 (+3.0%)
$230,749 + $190,242
$420,991
2021
$5,397 (+1.6%)
$226,225 + $186,512
$412,737
2020
$5,311 (+2.2%)
$221,790 + $182,855
$404,645
2019
$5,197 (+4.4%)
$219,516 + $180,981
$400,497
2018
$4,977 (+1.4%)
$215,212 + $177,433
$392,645
2017
$4,909 (+7.4%)
$206,856 + $170,544
$377,400
2016
$4,571 (+63.3%)
$206,856 + $170,544
$377,400
2015
$2,799 (+1.5%)
$202,800 + $167,200
$370,000
2014
$2,758 (+0.8%)
$143,858 + $56,867
$200,725
2013
$2,737 (+0.2%)
$143,858 + $56,867
$200,725
2012
$2,732 (+162.4%)
$143,208 + $56,610
$199,818
2011
$1,041 (+0.4%)
$140,400 + $55,500
$195,900
2010
$1,037 (+0.5%)
$12,607 + $34,265
$46,872
2009
$1,032 (+6.8%)
$12,513 + $34,009
$46,522
2008
$966
$12,543 + $34,090
$46,633
Tax history for 1221 Shell Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,137 (+4.5%)
$244,871 + $201,884
$446,755
2024
$5,870 (+2.7%)
$240,070 + $197,926
$437,996
2023
$5,717 (+2.9%)
$235,363 + $194,046
$429,409
2022
$5,559 (+3.0%)
$230,749 + $190,242
$420,991
2021
$5,397 (+1.6%)
$226,225 + $186,512
$412,737
2020
$5,311 (+2.2%)
$221,790 + $182,855
$404,645
2019
$5,197 (+4.4%)
$219,516 + $180,981
$400,497
2018
$4,977 (+1.4%)
$215,212 + $177,433
$392,645
2017
$4,909 (+7.4%)
$206,856 + $170,544
$377,400
2016
$4,571 (+63.3%)
$206,856 + $170,544
$377,400
2015
$2,799 (+1.5%)
$202,800 + $167,200
$370,000
2014
$2,758 (+0.8%)
$143,858 + $56,867
$200,725
2013
$2,737 (+0.2%)
$143,858 + $56,867
$200,725
2012
$2,732 (+162.4%)
$143,208 + $56,610
$199,818
2011
$1,041 (+0.4%)
$140,400 + $55,500
$195,900
2010
$1,037 (+0.5%)
$12,607 + $34,265
$46,872
2009
$1,032 (+6.8%)
$12,513 + $34,009
$46,522
2008
$966
$12,543 + $34,090
$46,633
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4,950 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,263
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
3750320099
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Aug 27, 2025 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Remove and replace the roof on a single-family home with asphalt shingles. A separate electrical permit is required for the removal and reinstallation of solar panels. This permit covers the main house only.
Electrical
Roofing
Solar
Jul 21, 2025 • Active
Building - residential electrical
Remove and reinstall solar photovoltaic modules in coordination with a roof replacement project.
Electrical
Roofing
Solar
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
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Side Yard Access, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tub
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Laminate Counters
Appliances: Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Washer, In Unit
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2015. This data may not match public records. Learn more.