Once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a significant Craftsman Estate built for Dr. Merrithew! The Merrithew House is perched on a level knoll above the CC Courthouse. Breathtaking Carquinez views from the grand living room and yard. Newly refinished hardwood floors lead to generous rooms with abundant built-ins in the Craftsman tradition. Formal dining room is enhanced with built-in hutch and box beam ceiling, charming breakfast room with built-in seating and a large eat-in kitchen. The detached guest cottage features vintage kitchen, living room, 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Two parcels add up to .47 acre. Main house has approx. 2,300 sqft and guest cottage has approx. 500 sqft. Two garages with one below the house built into the hill and accessed from the street and one at the top of driveway. Large basement. Offers due Tuesday, June 6
Sold for $1,725,000
$1,725,000
1300 Merrithew Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
4beds
2,800sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1916
0.47 Acres Lot
$1,403,500 Zestimate®
$616/sqft
$5,299 Estimated rent
Home value
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,800 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 3730820044
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Martinez
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $616/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $170,669
- Annual tax amount: $2,210
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Sold | $1,725,000+64.3%$616/sqft |
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| 7/21/2017 | Sold | $1,050,000+16.8%$375/sqft |
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| 6/8/2017 | Pending sale | $899,000$321/sqft |
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| 5/23/2017 | Listed for sale | $899,000+194.8%$321/sqft |
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| 8/9/1994 | Sold | $305,000$109/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,210 +4.3% | $170,669 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,118 +1.4% | $167,324 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,088 +1.6% | $164,044 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,055 +5.1% | $160,828 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,955 +1% | $157,676 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,936 +1.2% | $156,060 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,914 +3.7% | $153,000 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,846 +32.6% | $150,000 +36.4% |
| 2017 | $1,392 +7.9% | $109,969 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,291 +1.6% | $107,814 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,270 | $106,196 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,270 | $104,117 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $103,647 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $101,616 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $99,624 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $98,881 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $99,117 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $97,174 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $95,269 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $93,402 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $91,572 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $89,778 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $88,133 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $86,406 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $84,713 |
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- 6/10John Muir Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10Martinez Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
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- California
- Contra Costa County
- Martinez
- 94553
- 1300 Merrithew Dr