RARE OPPORTUNITY: Nestled in the highly desirable rural setting of Alhambra Valley, this 1920's farmhouse offers a private creek-side lot on just over 1.2 acres. The home offers 1861 square feet of living space which includes 2 bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms, a large living area, a country kitchen, with vaulted ceilings, formal dining, real wood floors, indoor laundry hookups, plenty of storage, enclosed porch and large deck overlooking the rear of the property. There is plenty of room for gardens, RV storage, all sorts of livestock including horses. The property has a newer roof, central air and heat, whole house fan, attached garage, concrete septic system with leach fields. Close to John Swett elementary, Briones Regional Park with miles of hiking and riding trials while still benefiting from the close proximity to HWY 4, downtown Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette and Orinda. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
For sale
Price cut: $50K (7/20)
$875,000
5455 Alhambra Valley Rd, Martinez, CA 94553
2beds
1,861sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$5,893/mo
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
1.22 Acres Lot
$859,100 Zestimate®
$470/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Enclosed porchPrivate creek-side lotAttached garageReal wood floorsNewer roofFormal diningWhole house fan
- 48 days |
- 1,673 |
- 85 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Kula DRE #01743444 925-209-1164,
Re/max Accord
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41137959
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 0.5 Bath, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Hookups Only, Laundry Room, Upper Level, Common Area
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,861
- Total interior livable area: 1,861 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden/Play
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream Seasonal
Lot
- Size: 1.22 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Sloped Down, Level, Secluded, Other, Back Yard, Private, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 3671920092
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farm House
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Cistern, Private, Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Alhambra Valley
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Martinez
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $470/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $580,476
- Annual tax amount: $6,720
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
Estimated market value
$859,100
$816,000 - $902,000
$4,392/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Price change | $875,000-5.4%$470/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41137959 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $925,000+150%$497/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41137959 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/1999 | Sold | $370,000$199/sqft |
Source: CCAR #11019789 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,720 +5% | $580,476 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,402 +1.4% | $569,095 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,311 +1.8% | $557,937 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,199 +1.9% | $546,998 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,083 +0.4% | $536,274 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,058 +1.2% | $530,777 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,984 +3.9% | $520,371 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,758 +1.1% | $510,168 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,696 +7.8% | $500,165 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,285 +0.7% | $490,359 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,246 | $482,995 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,246 | $473,535 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $471,396 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $462,154 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $453,093 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $449,708 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $450,777 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $441,939 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $433,274 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $424,780 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $416,452 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $408,287 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $400,805 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $392,947 +4.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $377,400 |
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Neighborhood: 94553
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John Swett Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 7/10Martinez Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 8/10Alhambra Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: John Swett (510) 245-4300
Source: CCAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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