Welcome to this beautifully updated single-story home in the highly desirable Virginia Hills neighborhood of Martinez! With 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, this spacious home offers an ideal layout for comfort and style. The large eat-in kitchen is perfect for gatherings, while the inviting living area boasts a cozy fireplace with an abundance of natural light. The primary suite features direct access to the peaceful backyard. One of the highlights is the spacious, low-maintenance backyard, offering plenty of space to relax or entertain with stunning Mount Diablo views. Enjoy the tranquility of a quiet setting while being moments from the newly renovated neighborhood park. You’re also minutes from Briones Regional Park, hiking trails, the dog park, shopping, dining, and BART/freeways for an easy commute. Plus, a 2-car garage adds convenience and storage. This home combines the best of location, lifestyle, and livability. Highly rated Martinez schools, with John Swett being the designated Elementary School.
Sold for $980,000
$980,000
711 Sterling Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
4beds
1,430sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$950,600 Zestimate®
$685/sqft
$3,803 Estimated rent
Home value
$950,600
$856,000 - $1.06M
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Cozy fireplaceBeautifully updated single-story homeAbundance of natural lightLarge eat-in kitchenSpacious low-maintenance backyardStunning mount diablo views
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Listed by:
Lindsey Little DRE #01869987 925-286-6936,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Sheila Gilchrist, DRE #02014757
Compass
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41108160
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Main Entry
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage, Common Area
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Laminate
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,430
- Total interior livable area: 1,430 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Direct Access, Off Street, Side Yard Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 1643030032
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Virginia Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Martinez
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $685/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $707,881
- Annual tax amount: $9,197
- Date on market: 8/14/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2025 | Sold | $980,000+4.4%$685/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Pending sale | $939,000$657/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $939,000+59.4%$657/sqft |
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| 5/22/2015 | Sold | $589,000+77.1%$412/sqft |
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| 3/29/2001 | Sold | $332,500$233/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,197 +4.6% | $707,881 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,788 +1.8% | $694,002 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,635 +1.7% | $680,395 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,492 +2.4% | $667,054 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,294 +1.7% | $653,975 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,153 +1.2% | $647,270 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,059 +3% | $634,580 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,828 +1.5% | $622,138 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,710 +7.4% | $609,940 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,179 +38.9% | $597,982 +43.5% |
| 2015 | $5,169 | $416,740 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,169 | $408,578 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $406,733 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $398,759 +5.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $379,500 -2.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $388,020 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $388,943 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $381,317 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $373,841 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $366,512 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $359,327 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $352,283 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $345,828 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $339,048 +441.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $62,608 |
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Neighborhood: 94553
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John Swett Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 7/10Martinez Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.8 mi
- 8/10Alhambra Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Martinez (925) 335-5800
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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- California
- Contra Costa County
- Martinez
- 94553
- 711 Sterling Dr
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