Fabulous opportunity to own this highly desirable 1 acre property in Muir Oaks. Sit outside & watch hawks soar over the panoramic views of the hills. Home is light, bright and tastefully painted in neutral colors. Updated with all new bathrooms, 2 of 3 upstairs bedrooms remodeled. Kitchen offers granite countertops, tile stove backsplash and painted cabinets. Refinished hardwood floors. Formal dining. Custom mantle over gas fireplace in large family room. New Roof in 2015. Fenced Barn with 3 stalls & tack room, storage shed, chicken coop with water & a play ground. Beginnings of small vineyard in need of some TLC. The possibilities are endless - come see - you won't be disappointed.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
1.06 acresLot Size
$572Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Patty Telfer-hector•DRE #01855917• Muir West Realty
Bought with Jeff Snell•DRE #01333422• Village Associates Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40954729
Jul 21, 2021
Sold
$1,325,000
$713/sq ft
Jun 25, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 17, 2021
Listed
$1,099,000
$591/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40679636
Dec 9, 2014
Sold
$773,500
$416/sq ft
Nov 5, 2014
Pending
—
Nov 5, 2014
Listed
$799,000
$430/sq ft
+18
BEAUTIFUL, SERENE HOME IN MUIR OAKS OVERLOOKS OLD GROWTH OAK AND HILLS. HD/WD OAK FLOORS, REMODELED MBR and BA W/WALK IN CLOSET. UPDATED KITCHEN W/GRANITE. FORMAL DINING W/HILL VIEWS. LARGE COZY FMLY RM W/GAS INSERT FP. 3 STALL BARN W/UTIL FOR HORSES, WK SHOP, CARS. UNLIMITED POTENTIAL.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40674475
Oct 17, 2014
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40360460
May 26, 2009
Sold
$650,000
$350/sq ft
Apr 5, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Mar 3, 2009
Price Changed
$700,000
$377/sq ft
Feb 2, 2009
Price Changed
$730,000
$393/sq ft
Jan 30, 2009
Relisted
—
Jan 24, 2009
Listing Removed
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Dec 14, 2008
Price Changed
$760,000
$409/sq ft
Oct 30, 2008
Relisted
—
Oct 30, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Oct 28, 2008
Price Changed
$775,000
$417/sq ft
Sep 10, 2008
Price Changed
$850,000
$457/sq ft
Aug 4, 2008
Listed
$930,000
$501/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40120510
Mar 31, 2006
Sold
$980,000
$527/sq ft
Feb 16, 2006
Listing Removed
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Oct 24, 2005
Listed
$1,025,000
$552/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #23007661
May 8, 2003
Sold
$730,000
$393/sq ft
Mar 9, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Mar 7, 2003
Listed
$769,000
$414/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11176956
May 8, 2003
Sold
$730,000
$393/sq ft
Mar 8, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Mar 3, 2003
Listed
$769,000
$414/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 26, 1985
Sold
$187,500
$101/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,697 (+4.9%)
$682,831 + $492,169
$1,175,000
2024
$14,014 (−0.2%)
$682,831 + $492,169
$1,175,000
2023
$14,037 (−12.6%)
$668,302 + $481,698
$1,150,000
2022
$16,069 (+47.9%)
$675,000 + $475,000
$1,150,000
2021
$10,866 (+1.6%)
$770,000 + $555,000
$1,325,000
2020
$10,699 (+1.2%)
$605,789 + $261,449
$867,238
2019
$10,576 (+2.8%)
$599,578 + $258,769
$858,347
2018
$10,286 (+2.3%)
$587,822 + $253,696
$841,518
2017
$10,052 (+7.4%)
$564,998 + $236,002
$801,000
2016
$9,361 (+0.9%)
$564,998 + $236,002
$801,000
2015
$9,282 (+23.3%)
$553,920 + $231,375
$785,295
2014
$7,526 (+19.7%)
$478,463 + $143,537
$622,000
2013
$6,285 (+4.0%)
$478,463 + $143,537
$622,000
2012
$6,046 (−12.1%)
$396,540 + $118,960
$515,500
2011
$6,876 (−10.2%)
$386,924 + $116,076
$503,000
2010
$7,657 (−2.8%)
$443,847 + $133,153
$577,000
2009
$7,877 (+8.6%)
$498,815 + $149,644
$648,459
2008
$7,251
$436,958 + $232,342
$669,300
Tax history for 4831 John Muir Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,697 (+4.9%)
$682,831 + $492,169
$1,175,000
2024
$14,014 (−0.2%)
$682,831 + $492,169
$1,175,000
2023
$14,037 (−12.6%)
$668,302 + $481,698
$1,150,000
2022
$16,069 (+47.9%)
$675,000 + $475,000
$1,150,000
2021
$10,866 (+1.6%)
$770,000 + $555,000
$1,325,000
2020
$10,699 (+1.2%)
$605,789 + $261,449
$867,238
2019
$10,576 (+2.8%)
$599,578 + $258,769
$858,347
2018
$10,286 (+2.3%)
$587,822 + $253,696
$841,518
2017
$10,052 (+7.4%)
$564,998 + $236,002
$801,000
2016
$9,361 (+0.9%)
$564,998 + $236,002
$801,000
2015
$9,282 (+23.3%)
$553,920 + $231,375
$785,295
2014
$7,526 (+19.7%)
$478,463 + $143,537
$622,000
2013
$6,285 (+4.0%)
$478,463 + $143,537
$622,000
2012
$6,046 (−12.1%)
$396,540 + $118,960
$515,500
2011
$6,876 (−10.2%)
$386,924 + $116,076
$503,000
2010
$7,657 (−2.8%)
$443,847 + $133,153
$577,000
2009
$7,877 (+8.6%)
$498,815 + $149,644
$648,459
2008
$7,251
$436,958 + $232,342
$669,300
*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
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.06 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,858
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1620700102
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
RR-40
One Family Rural Residential District
Promote the stability of existing residential neighborhoods of a generally rural nature, which are unique within the community; Avoid the overloading of existing streets and utilities by preventing the construction of buildings of excessive size and population density in relation to the land around them.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, RV/Boat Parking, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Formal Dining Room, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
Upper Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Street Level Features: 0.5 Bath, Main Entry
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Electric Range/Cooktop,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 8
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,858
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1858
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1964
Lot Information
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Size Square Feet: 46174
Lot Size Area: 1.06
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.06
Lot Features: Horses Possible, Sloped Up, Vineyard
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,858
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.06 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 1620700102
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
John Swett Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Martinez Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
Alhambra Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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
5/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 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 11.5 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$1.01M – $1.22M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2021. This data may not match public records. Learn more.