Attention investors! The golden investment opportunity you've been waiting for has arrived. A diamond in the rough, 1042 Shell Ave, in the Mountain View neighborhood of Martinez, just hit the market and is ripe for its transformation. Selling AS IS this sizable 1,105 sqft home, nestled on a generous 5,000 sqft lot, is bursting with untapped potential, ready for your creative charm to bring its transformation to fruition. Imagine the possibilities with its expansive backyard — an untouched canvas for your dream project. Perhaps a cooling pool to beat the summer heat, or an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) to maximize your return (buyer to investigate). Don't let this opportunity to own in charming Martinez slip through your fingers.
Sold for $550,000
Tax assessed value
$550,000
1042 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
3beds
1,105sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$625,100 Zestimate®
$498/sqft
$3,382 Estimated rent
Home value
$625,100
$594,000 - $656,000
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Listed by:
Cynthia Peterson 415-802-4000,
Exp Realty Of California, Inc.
Bought with:
Cynthia Peterson
Exp Realty Of California, Inc.
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41070751
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Window, Stall Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Electric Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Pantry
- Flooring: Other
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,105
- Total interior livable area: 1,105 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Dog Run
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Back Yard, Side Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 3751710157
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding - Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Other
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Martinez
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $498/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $550,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,514
- Date on market: 9/4/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2025 | Listing removed | $3,300$3/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,300+10.7%$3/sqft |
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| 10/28/2024 | Listing removed | $2,980$3/sqft |
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| 10/25/2024 | Price change | $2,980-9.7%$3/sqft |
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| 10/10/2024 | Price change | $3,300-5.7%$3/sqft |
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| 10/5/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,500$3/sqft |
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| 9/17/2024 | Sold | $550,000+10.2%$498/sqft |
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| 9/7/2024 | Pending sale | $499,000$452/sqft |
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| 9/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $499,000$452/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,514 -12.1% | $550,000 -16.7% |
| 2024 | $8,549 +2.3% | $660,654 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,359 +150.7% | $647,700 +199.3% |
| 2022 | $3,334 +3.7% | $216,408 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,215 +2.5% | $212,166 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,137 +2.9% | $209,991 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,049 +4.7% | $205,874 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,911 +1.6% | $201,838 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,865 +7.2% | $197,881 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,672 +2.5% | $194,002 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,607 | $191,088 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,607 | $187,346 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $186,500 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $182,844 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $179,259 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $177,921 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $178,345 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $174,849 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $171,421 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $168,061 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $164,767 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $161,538 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $158,578 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $155,470 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $152,423 |
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Neighborhood: 94553
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Morello Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10Martinez Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Alhambra Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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Estimated market value
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