Welcome to 855 Bella Vista Ave, a 1936 Martinez bungalow brimming with original character and effortless charm. From the moment you arrive at the storybook front porch, the home sets a warm, inviting tone that feels both timeless and relaxed. Inside, natural light fills the space, highlighting classic hardwood floors and fresh, modern paint that adds a bright, updated feel. The living and dining areas connect seamlessly, creating an easy, open flow that’s perfect for everyday living and hosting friends. The eat-in kitchen is ready for it all, from slow morning coffee to casual weeknight dinners and late-night takeout. With three comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms, there’s flexibility for living, working, and recharging. A sunroom adds valuable bonus space, ideal for a home office, creative studio, or lush plant retreat. Downstairs, the basement opens up even more possibilities, think home gym, workshop, or future expansion. Out back, a tree-shaded yard offers a private, laid-back setting for gatherings, pets, or simply unwinding outdoors. If you’re searching for a home with soul, style, and space to make your own, this one stands out.
Sold for $685,000
$685,000
855 Bella Vista Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
3beds
1,489sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$678,900 Zestimate®
$460/sqft
$3,469 Estimated rent
Home value
$678,900
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Storybook front porchFresh modern paintEasy open flowClassic hardwood floorsTwo bathroomsThree comfortable bedroomsEat-in kitchen
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Listed by:
Desiree Bilich DRE #01343988 925-963-2628,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Kari Houke, DRE #02149484
Twin Oaks Real Estate
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41132780
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 2 Baths, 3 Baths, Dining Room, Workshop
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Laminate, Other
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,489
- Total interior livable area: 1,489 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Workshop in Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden/Play
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Other, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 3751610183
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
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: $460/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $506,896
- Annual tax amount: $6,924
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Sold | $685,000+1.5%$460/sqft |
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| 5/9/2026 | Pending sale | $675,000$453/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000+92.9%$453/sqft |
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| 6/9/2003 | Sold | $350,000+52.2%$235/sqft |
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| 6/6/2002 | Sold | $230,000$154/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,924 +4.6% | $506,896 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,620 +2.5% | $496,958 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,456 +2.7% | $487,214 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,284 +9.8% | $477,662 +10.1% |
| 2021 | $5,720 +3.8% | $434,000 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $5,512 +1.9% | $419,000 +1.7% |
| 2019 | $5,410 +2.6% | $412,000 |
| 2018 | $5,273 +2.5% | $412,000 +3.3% |
| 2017 | $5,145 +23.4% | $399,000 +19.6% |
| 2016 | $4,168 +23.1% | $333,500 +5.2% |
| 2015 | $3,387 | $317,000 +22.4% |
| 2014 | $3,387 | $259,000 +9.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $236,500 +18.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $200,000 -9.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $220,000 +17.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $187,500 -19.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $232,500 -39.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $385,920 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $378,354 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $370,936 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $363,663 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $356,533 +52% |
| 2003 | -- | $234,600 +561.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $35,472 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $34,777 |
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Neighborhood: 94553
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