Welcome to this beautifully maintained home with exceptional curb appeal and a private, serene setting. Offering 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, this residence blends comfort, functionality, and thoughtful updates throughout. The versatile fifth bedroom on the main level is used as a home office, ideal for today’s lifestyle. Engineered hardwood flooring flows seamlessly through the main living areas, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The updated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar and stone counters, designed for both everyday living and entertaining adjoining the dining and family room. The spacious primary suite offers a relaxing retreat, complete with dual closets and a private balcony. Enjoy year-round comfort with a dual-zone climate control system. Outside, a newly installed stamped concrete driveway and walkways. The expansive, lush backyard provides endless possibilities—perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or creating your dream outdoor oasis. Additional storage shed. Don’t miss out on this one of a kind!
Pending
Price cut: $50K (7/23)
$1,249,000
261 Appalachian Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
4beds
2,392sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$522/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private balconyPrivate serene settingBreakfast barStainless steel appliancesExceptional curb appealStone countersExpansive lush backyard
- 92 days
- 796
- 41
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Listed by:
Brittany Marino DRE #02044492 925-788-7554,
Compass,
Lupe Kemper DRE #01188397 925-997-1290,
Compass
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41136741
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 0.5 Bath, 1 Bath, Dining Room, Family Room
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, See Remarks, Updated Baths
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,392
- Total interior livable area: 2,392 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Direct Access
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Yard Space
Details
- Parcel number: 1642610321
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not Listed
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Martinez
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $522/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $445,192
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Pending sale | $1,249,000$522/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Price change | $1,249,000-3.8%$522/sqft |
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| 6/20/2026 | Price change | $1,299,000-3.7%$543/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,349,000$564/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Listing removed | $1,349,000$564/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Pending sale | $1,349,000$564/sqft |
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| 4/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,349,000+403.4%$564/sqft |
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| 4/29/1997 | Sold | $268,000$112/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $445,192 +2% |
| 2025 | $5,773 +2.3% | $436,464 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,642 +1.9% | $427,906 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,536 +0.9% | $419,516 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,489 +3.3% | $411,291 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,315 +2.1% | $403,228 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,205 +1.1% | $399,094 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,149 +2.5% | $391,270 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,024 +3.4% | $383,599 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,857 +2.7% | $376,079 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,730 +2.7% | $368,706 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,607 | $363,169 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,607 | $356,056 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $354,448 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $347,499 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $340,686 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $338,140 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $338,944 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $332,299 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $325,785 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $319,398 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $313,136 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $306,997 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $301,371 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $295,463 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $289,671 |
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