Google street view image for 853 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Off Market Apr 1997 for $134K

$610,047

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,046/mo

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936

sq ft

853 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

4,875 sq ftLot Size

$652Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by James Summers • CALIFORNIA PROP. & HOME LOANS

Bought with James Summers • CALIFORNIA PROP. & HOME LOANS

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #26228767

Redfin Estimate

$610,047

$475K since sold in April 1997$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 5.2% lower than the average sale price ($643K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$625,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,056 sq ft
847 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
SOLD FEB 17, 2026
$650,000
B
3 beds1 bath936 sq ft
823 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$575,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,134 sq ft
2110 Pomona Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 28, 2026
$680,000
D
3 beds1 bath943 sq ft
634 Teresa St, Martinez, CA 94553
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$655,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,175 sq ft
854 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$675,000
F
2 beds1 bath916 sq ft
2001 Boynton Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

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Market trends in 94553, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.1%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$800K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

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125

21 MoM

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Sale history for 853 Shell Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Apr 29, 1997

Sold

$135,000

$144/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10228767

Apr 29, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Mar 24, 1997

Sold

$134,900

$144/sq ft

Dec 5, 1996

Listed

$134,900

$144/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #26228767

Apr 29, 1997

Sold

$134,900

$144/sq ft

Mar 24, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Dec 5, 1996

Listed

$134,900

$144/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 13, 1973

Sold

$27,000

$29/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,611 (+4.2%)

$97,168 + $126,906

$224,074

2024

$3,465 (+3.6%)

$95,263 + $124,418

$219,681

2023

$3,346 (+3.6%)

$93,396 + $121,979

$215,375

2022

$3,230 (+3.8%)

$91,565 + $119,588

$211,153

2021

$3,112 (+2.5%)

$89,770 + $117,244

$207,014

2020

$3,035 (+2.9%)

$88,010 + $114,946

$202,956

2019

$2,949 (+4.8%)

$87,108 + $113,768

$200,876

2018

$2,815 (+1.6%)

$85,400 + $111,538

$196,938

2017

$2,770 (+7.2%)

$82,085 + $107,207

$189,292

2016

$2,583 (+1.0%)

$82,085 + $107,207

$189,292

2015

$2,558 (+1.5%)

$80,476 + $105,105

$185,581

2014

$2,520 (+1.7%)

$77,716 + $101,500

$179,216

2013

$2,479 (+18.8%)

$77,716 + $101,500

$179,216

2012

$2,086 (−13.0%)

$76,538 + $99,962

$176,500

2011

$2,398 (+0.5%)

$62,228 + $81,272

$143,500

2010

$2,385

$74,362 + $97,119

$171,481

2009

$2,387 (+4.4%)

$73,807 + $96,394

$170,201

2008

$2,287

$73,983 + $96,623

$170,606

Tax history for 853 Shell Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,611 (+4.2%)

$97,168 + $126,906

$224,074

2024

$3,465 (+3.6%)

$95,263 + $124,418

$219,681

2023

$3,346 (+3.6%)

$93,396 + $121,979

$215,375

2022

$3,230 (+3.8%)

$91,565 + $119,588

$211,153

2021

$3,112 (+2.5%)

$89,770 + $117,244

$207,014

2020

$3,035 (+2.9%)

$88,010 + $114,946

$202,956

2019

$2,949 (+4.8%)

$87,108 + $113,768

$200,876

2018

$2,815 (+1.6%)

$85,400 + $111,538

$196,938

2017

$2,770 (+7.2%)

$82,085 + $107,207

$189,292

2016

$2,583 (+1.0%)

$82,085 + $107,207

$189,292

2015

$2,558 (+1.5%)

$80,476 + $105,105

$185,581

2014

$2,520 (+1.7%)

$77,716 + $101,500

$179,216

2013

$2,479 (+18.8%)

$77,716 + $101,500

$179,216

2012

$2,086 (−13.0%)

$76,538 + $99,962

$176,500

2011

$2,398 (+0.5%)

$62,228 + $81,272

$143,500

2010

$2,385

$74,362 + $97,119

$171,481

2009

$2,387 (+4.4%)

$73,807 + $96,394

$170,201

2008

$2,287

$73,983 + $96,623

$170,606

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,875 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1956

Sq. Ft.

936

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

3751310081

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Nov 8, 2024 • Final

Solarapp+ approved

Install a solar photovoltaic system, two energy storage systems, and a main panel upgrade.

Battery

Electrical

Solar

Jan 31, 2023 • Final

Building - residential mechanical

Replace the air conditioning unit and furnace. A HERS report is required at the final inspection.

HVAC

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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Carport
Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Carport - 2 Or More, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area
Laundry Features: In Garage
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 2
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Concrete, Vinyl, Carpet

Room Information
Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area Total: 936

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Roof: Composition

Property Information
Living Area: 936
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1956

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4875
Lot Size Area: 0.11
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Zoning: R-6

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace

Location

School Information
High School District: Livermore Valley (925) 606-3200

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 936
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,875 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 3751310081

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Morello Park Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

Martinez Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Alhambra Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 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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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

$580,000 – $702,000

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Home values near 853 Shell Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
850 Shell Avenue, Martinez, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1148 Sq. Ft.	$683,919
855 Shell Avenue, Martinez, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 849 Sq. Ft.	$574,099

Address	Redfin Estimate
847 Shell Avenue, Martinez, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$719,652
915 Shell Avenue, Martinez, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1292 Sq. Ft.	$665,260

Address	Redfin Estimate
841 Shell Avenue, Martinez, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$633,003
830 Shell Avenue Unit A, Martinez, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1097 Sq. Ft.	$593,371

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