Contemporary luxury meets timeless sophistication in this French-inspired estate with sweeping views of the Martinez hills. Perched on a serene 1.7 acre hilltop lot in prestigious Muir Oaks, the stunning property features a large motor court, distinctive slate-tile roof, manicured landscaping and resort-style backyard with pool, putting green, bocce court and bar. The 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath residence offers an open, light-filled floor plan ideal for entertaining and everyday living. The great room features beamed ceilings, built-ins, and a dramatic wall of French doors that frames breathtaking panoramic views. Designed for home chefs, the expansive kitchen features granite counters, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, double ovens, and an inviting eat-in nook with views. The renovated primary suite offers a sanctuary within the home, including a sitting room with cozy fireplace and spa-style bath. Downstairs, a separate library with a full bath offers flexibility as a second primary suite, office or possible conversion to attached ADU. Outside, the yard offers multiple patios, gardens, and a solar-heated pool and spa with water features. Don't miss the game room above the garage and the basement wine cave, with room for tasting table and 1,000+ bottles!
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
1.71 acresLot Size
$511Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Daniel Fitzpatrick•DRE #01892947• Compass
Bought with Daniel Fitzpatrick•DRE #01892947• Compass
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41109772
Nov 4, 2025
Sold
$2,600,000
$501/sq ft
Oct 11, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 2, 2025
Price Changed
$2,598,000
$501/sq ft
Aug 31, 2025
Listed
$2,800,000
$540/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41102124
Jul 28, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Jul 17, 2025
Relisted
—
Jul 10, 2025
Contingent
—
Jun 19, 2025
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40882217
Oct 24, 2019
Sold
$1,830,000
$353/sq ft
Sep 23, 2019
Pending
—
Sep 13, 2019
Listed
$1,695,950
$327/sq ft
+35
Alhambra Valley Hilltop Retreat offers unparalleled views! Open and lite floor plan. 5188 sq ft., 4/5 bedroom, 3.5 baths, 4 fireplaces. Spacious kitchen/great room with open-beamed ceilings, wall of exterior french doors. Chef's eat-in kitchen w/ granite counters, 2 islands, Sub Zero fridge, dual ovens. Formal Dining with wall of windows, Master retreat w/ fireplace, spa-like en-suite, Library w/ full bath (could be 2nd master) Private 1.73 acre lot with patios, garden area, solar pool/spa with waterfalls. Private drive, 3 car garage, ample parking plus RV. Hardwood, slate and new carpet thru-out. Crown molding, 8" baseboard. Elegant oak thru-out home. Located in Muir Oaks, minutes from shopping, trails, commute routes and top rated Elementary school. 2-3 Horses allowed, room for barn.
Public Records
Sep 25, 1997
Sold
$750,000
$145/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10235185
Sep 30, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Aug 24, 1997
Sold
$750,000
$145/sq ft
Apr 17, 1997
Listed
$759,000
$146/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27235185
Sep 25, 1997
Sold
$750,000
$145/sq ft
Aug 24, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Apr 17, 1997
Listed
$759,000
$146/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 20, 1987
Sold
$60,000
$12/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 6, 1986
Sold
$109,500
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,462 (+4.7%)
$855,000 + $1,745,000
$2,600,000
2024
$23,354 (+1.7%)
$470,265 + $1,531,102
$2,001,367
2023
$22,972 (+1.7%)
$461,045 + $1,501,081
$1,962,126
2022
$22,580 (+1.6%)
$452,005 + $1,471,649
$1,923,654
2021
$22,219 (+1.3%)
$443,143 + $1,442,794
$1,885,937
2020
$21,933 (+60.5%)
$434,454 + $1,414,504
$1,848,958
2019
$13,667 (+2.7%)
$430,000 + $1,400,000
$1,830,000
2018
$13,302 (+1.4%)
$375,742 + $738,594
$1,114,336
2017
$13,123 (+7.4%)
$361,152 + $709,914
$1,071,066
2016
$12,217 (+0.8%)
$361,152 + $709,914
$1,071,066
2015
$12,120 (+1.4%)
$354,071 + $695,995
$1,050,066
2014
$11,949 (+0.8%)
$341,922 + $672,113
$1,014,035
2013
$11,860 (+3.4%)
$341,922 + $672,113
$1,014,035
2012
$11,475 (+1.7%)
$340,377 + $669,076
$1,009,453
2011
$11,279 (+0.9%)
$333,703 + $655,957
$989,660
2010
$11,179 (+0.9%)
$327,160 + $643,096
$970,256
2009
$11,077 (+4.6%)
$324,715 + $638,290
$963,005
2008
$10,591
$325,487 + $639,807
$965,294
Tax history for 4860 Venner Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,462 (+4.7%)
$855,000 + $1,745,000
$2,600,000
2024
$23,354 (+1.7%)
$470,265 + $1,531,102
$2,001,367
2023
$22,972 (+1.7%)
$461,045 + $1,501,081
$1,962,126
2022
$22,580 (+1.6%)
$452,005 + $1,471,649
$1,923,654
2021
$22,219 (+1.3%)
$443,143 + $1,442,794
$1,885,937
2020
$21,933 (+60.5%)
$434,454 + $1,414,504
$1,848,958
2019
$13,667 (+2.7%)
$430,000 + $1,400,000
$1,830,000
2018
$13,302 (+1.4%)
$375,742 + $738,594
$1,114,336
2017
$13,123 (+7.4%)
$361,152 + $709,914
$1,071,066
2016
$12,217 (+0.8%)
$361,152 + $709,914
$1,071,066
2015
$12,120 (+1.4%)
$354,071 + $695,995
$1,050,066
2014
$11,949 (+0.8%)
$341,922 + $672,113
$1,014,035
2013
$11,860 (+3.4%)
$341,922 + $672,113
$1,014,035
2012
$11,475 (+1.7%)
$340,377 + $669,076
$1,009,453
2011
$11,279 (+0.9%)
$333,703 + $655,957
$989,660
2010
$11,179 (+0.9%)
$327,160 + $643,096
$970,256
2009
$11,077 (+4.6%)
$324,715 + $638,290
$963,005
2008
$10,591
$325,487 + $639,807
$965,294
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.71 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
5,188
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
1625500010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
R-40
One Family Residential District
The R Residential Districts are included in the zoning regulations to achieve the following purposes: Reserve appropriately located areas tar residential living in a variety of types of dwellings, at a reasonable range of population densities consistent with sound standards of public health and safety; Ensure adequate light, air and privacy for each dwelling unit; Provide adequate amounts of private open space in proximity to each dwelling unit; Provide space for community facilities needed to complement urban residential areas; Provide space for institutions which require a residential environment; Minimize traffic congestion and to avoid the overloading of utilities by preventing the construction of buildings of excessive size in relation to the land around them; Provide necessary space for off-street parking of automobiles and, where appropriate for off-street loading of trucks; Protect residential properties from the hazs, noise and congestion created by commercial and industrial traffic; Protect residential properties from noise, illumination, unsightliness, odors, dust, dirt, smoke, vibration, heat, glare and other objectionable influences; Protect residential properties from fire, explosion, noxious fumes and other hazards.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Jan 27, 2026 • Final
Building electrical
Battery
Electrical
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: 3
Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 4
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tub with Jets
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Wet Bar, Central Vacuum
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths
Fireplaces Total: 4
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Nook,Stone Counters,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Gas Range/Cooktop,Kitchen Island,Refrigerator,Wet Bar
Rooms Total: 14
Room Type: Game Room, Wine Cellar
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 5,188
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden
Pool Information
Pool Features: Solar Heat, Pool/Spa Combo, Outdoor Pool
Spa Features: Heated
Has Private Pool
Has Spa
Property Information
Living Area: 5188
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1985
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 74350
Lot Size Area: 1.71
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.71
Lot Features: Horses Possible
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Other Solar
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
High School District: Martinez (925) 335-5800
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,188
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 1625500010
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
John Swett Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Martinez Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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
4% 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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.5 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$2.52M – $3.05M
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