bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40397174
Apr 21, 2009
Sold
$60,000
$83/sq ft
Mar 12, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Feb 26, 2009
Listed
$106,382
$147/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40293792
Jan 11, 2008
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40201690
Oct 13, 2006
Sold
$360,000
$497/sq ft
Aug 24, 2006
Listing Removed
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Aug 24, 2006
Listed
$370,000
$510/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,057 (+2.6%)
$65,666 + $73,145
$138,811
2024
$1,030 (−23.6%)
$64,379 + $71,711
$136,090
2023
$1,347 (+54.5%)
$63,117 + $70,305
$133,422
2022
$872 (−26.5%)
$61,880 + $68,927
$130,807
2021
$1,187 (+17.0%)
$60,667 + $67,576
$128,243
2020
$1,015 (+50.6%)
$59,478 + $66,251
$125,729
2019
$674 (+3.8%)
$58,869 + $65,572
$124,441
2018
$649 (+3.2%)
$57,715 + $64,287
$122,002
2017
$629 (+4.5%)
$55,475 + $61,792
$117,267
2016
$602 (−5.8%)
$55,475 + $61,792
$117,267
2015
$639 (+2.4%)
$54,388 + $60,581
$114,969
2014
$624 (−75.5%)
$52,523 + $58,504
$111,027
2013
$2,550 (+101.5%)
$52,523 + $58,504
$111,027
2012
$1,266 (+0.8%)
$52,286 + $10,457
$62,743
2011
$1,256 (+0.4%)
$51,261 + $10,252
$61,513
2010
$1,251 (−33.1%)
$50,256 + $10,051
$60,307
2009
$1,871 (−47.4%)
$49,881 + $9,976
$59,857
2008
$3,557
$35,700 + $81,600
$117,300
Tax history for 1551 Shell Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,057 (+2.6%)
$65,666 + $73,145
$138,811
2024
$1,030 (−23.6%)
$64,379 + $71,711
$136,090
2023
$1,347 (+54.5%)
$63,117 + $70,305
$133,422
2022
$872 (−26.5%)
$61,880 + $68,927
$130,807
2021
$1,187 (+17.0%)
$60,667 + $67,576
$128,243
2020
$1,015 (+50.6%)
$59,478 + $66,251
$125,729
2019
$674 (+3.8%)
$58,869 + $65,572
$124,441
2018
$649 (+3.2%)
$57,715 + $64,287
$122,002
2017
$629 (+4.5%)
$55,475 + $61,792
$117,267
2016
$602 (−5.8%)
$55,475 + $61,792
$117,267
2015
$639 (+2.4%)
$54,388 + $60,581
$114,969
2014
$624 (−75.5%)
$52,523 + $58,504
$111,027
2013
$2,550 (+101.5%)
$52,523 + $58,504
$111,027
2012
$1,266 (+0.8%)
$52,286 + $10,457
$62,743
2011
$1,256 (+0.4%)
$51,261 + $10,252
$61,513
2010
$1,251 (−33.1%)
$50,256 + $10,051
$60,307
2009
$1,871 (−47.4%)
$49,881 + $9,976
$59,857
2008
$3,557
$35,700 + $81,600
$117,300
*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
4,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1943
Sq. Ft.
725
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
3780920017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Jun 9, 2014 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remodel an existing residence by removing a living room wall to create an open floor plan. Remodel the kitchen and bathroom, replace windows, and add a new window and door to the living room. Rewire the home, upgrade the electrical service, install new wall heaters, and apply new sheetrock and exterior siding.
Add an overhead awning with clear PVC roof panels.
Remodel
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Other
Rooms Total: 4
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 725
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 725
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1940
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4200
Lot Size Area: 0.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Lot Features: Sloped Up
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Other Water/Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Location
School Information
High School District: Martinez (925) 335-5800
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 725
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1943
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 3780920017
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Las Juntas Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Martinez Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Alhambra Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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Sun exposure
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
$297,000 – $359,000
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2009. This data may not match public records. Learn more.