Welcome to 823 Shell Avenue in Martinez. This updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-story home offers mid century vintage style and modern everyday comfort. The light-filled interior features updated flooring, contemporary lighting, and a functional open layout ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The remodeled kitchen includes white cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Bedrooms are well-sized, including a primary with custom accent wall and ceiling fan. The refreshed bathroom offers clean, modern finishes. Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped, drought-tolerant yard with great curb appeal, plus a private backyard perfect for entertaining or unwinding. Long driveway for off-street parking. Conveniently located near downtown Martinez, shopping, dining, parks, and commuter routes. Move-in ready.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
$749Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Josiah Wotila•DRE #02162016• Coldwell Banker Realty
•817-637-8062 (agent)
•josiah.wotila@cbrealty.com (agent)
Bought with Tina Kaur-Campbell•DRE #01996066• Keller Williams Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40521982
Jan 2, 2012
Sold
$217,500
$232/sq ft
Jun 13, 2011
Pending
—
May 2, 2011
Listed
$220,000
$235/sq ft
Lovely 3 Bedroom 1 Bath home. NICE SPACIOUS layout. NO HOA dues here! Updated kitche& bath,tile floor in wet areas , fresh carpet in livingroom and bedrooms, 2 tone paint, beautiful backyard ,bonus room off of living room, nice area,very close 2 downtown. Must SEE! 510-385-7721
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40092822
Aug 19, 2005
Sold
$450,000
$481/sq ft
Aug 5, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jul 9, 2005
Listed
$449,900
$481/sq ft
+3
SELLER GIVING $5,000.00 CREDIT TOWARD CLOSING COST Lovely 3 Bedroom 1 Bath home, Updated Kitchen and Bath New Front and Back Landscaping. Great Starter VACANT - VACANT -VACANT - GO
Public Records
Jun 17, 2005
Sold
$450,000
$481/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29003461
May 28, 1999
Sold
$160,000
$171/sq ft
May 9, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Feb 20, 1999
Listed
$169,900
$182/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,221 (+4.3%)
$156,295 + $122,346
$278,641
2024
$4,046 (+3.2%)
$153,231 + $119,948
$273,179
2023
$3,919 (+3.3%)
$150,227 + $117,597
$267,824
2022
$3,792 (+3.5%)
$147,282 + $115,292
$262,574
2021
$3,664 (+2.2%)
$144,395 + $113,032
$257,427
2020
$3,584 (+2.7%)
$141,564 + $110,816
$252,380
2019
$3,491 (+4.6%)
$140,113 + $109,680
$249,793
2018
$3,336 (+1.5%)
$137,366 + $107,530
$244,896
2017
$3,286 (+7.3%)
$132,033 + $103,355
$235,388
2016
$3,062 (+0.9%)
$132,033 + $103,355
$235,388
2015
$3,035 (+1.5%)
$129,445 + $101,329
$230,774
2014
$2,990 (+23.8%)
$125,004 + $97,852
$222,856
2013
$2,416 (+13.9%)
$125,004 + $97,852
$222,856
2012
$2,121 (−17.1%)
$96,198 + $75,302
$171,500
2011
$2,559 (+13.2%)
$82,736 + $64,764
$147,500
2010
$2,260 (−16.8%)
$99,407 + $80,593
$180,000
2009
$2,717 (−41.9%)
$84,220 + $68,280
$152,500
2008
$4,680
$107,415 + $87,085
$194,500
Tax history for 823 Shell Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,221 (+4.3%)
$156,295 + $122,346
$278,641
2024
$4,046 (+3.2%)
$153,231 + $119,948
$273,179
2023
$3,919 (+3.3%)
$150,227 + $117,597
$267,824
2022
$3,792 (+3.5%)
$147,282 + $115,292
$262,574
2021
$3,664 (+2.2%)
$144,395 + $113,032
$257,427
2020
$3,584 (+2.7%)
$141,564 + $110,816
$252,380
2019
$3,491 (+4.6%)
$140,113 + $109,680
$249,793
2018
$3,336 (+1.5%)
$137,366 + $107,530
$244,896
2017
$3,286 (+7.3%)
$132,033 + $103,355
$235,388
2016
$3,062 (+0.9%)
$132,033 + $103,355
$235,388
2015
$3,035 (+1.5%)
$129,445 + $101,329
$230,774
2014
$2,990 (+23.8%)
$125,004 + $97,852
$222,856
2013
$2,416 (+13.9%)
$125,004 + $97,852
$222,856
2012
$2,121 (−17.1%)
$96,198 + $75,302
$171,500
2011
$2,559 (+13.2%)
$82,736 + $64,764
$147,500
2010
$2,260 (−16.8%)
$99,407 + $80,593
$180,000
2009
$2,717 (−41.9%)
$84,220 + $68,280
$152,500
2008
$4,680
$107,415 + $87,085
$194,500
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,750 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
936
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
3751310032
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building - residential mechanical
Work on a furnace and flue.
HVAC
Apr 10, 2009 • Final
Building/rrip/single family/na
Work on a single-family home.
Remodel
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 & Garage Information
Parking Total: 3
Parking Features: Garage Facing Front
Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Central, Other
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
Flooring: Granite, Other
Interior Features: Formal Entry
Laundry Features: Electric, In Garage
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Room Types: Bonus Room, Living Room, Possible Guest