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Sold for $1,950,000
  • Listed by: First Team Real Estate • Danny Murphy • Contact: 949-413-6967
    Bought with: First Team Real Estate
    $1,950,000

    8938 Martin Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

    4beds
    2,547sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1965
    7,405 Square Feet Lot
    $1,950,000 Zestimate®
    $766/sqft
    $6,072 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,950,000

    $1.81M - $2.11M

    $6,072/mo

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    What's special

    Fruit treesManicured yardHighly secluded showpiece backyardExpanded floorplanSlider to the backyardReconfigured primary suiteSeating peninsula
    Nestled in a highly sought after neighborhood,this expanded floorplan offers 4 bedrooms,a finished bonus room,an attached 3-car garage,& custom upgrades on a quiet interior street serviced by Fountain Valley’s top-ranked schools.The pleasant curb appeal begins w/ a manicured yard featuring artificial turf,pavers,low-maintenance landscaping,& sitting areas.Entering through the custom front door,the reimagined open floorplan offers a spacious living room,downstairs 1/2 bath,& large tile throughout much of the first level.The expanded chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry w/ undermount lighting,quartz countertops,stainless steel KitchenAid appliances,6-burner gas stove,pantry space,a seating peninsula,& mosaic backsplash.Off the kitchen are a bistro area & enlarged dining room,both w/ backyard access.Open to the kitchen,the family room includes custom built-ins,surround-sound speakers,a built-in desk w/ drawers,& slider to the backyard.The highly secluded showpiece backyard is designed for year-round entertaining.A newer aluminum patio cover runs the width of the home w/ recessed lighting & ceiling fans,creating multiple sitting areas.Additional features include a large island w/ Bull BBQ,side grills,refrigerator,above-ground hot tub,stone flooring,painted concrete,artificial turf,lush flowers,fruit trees,& storage shed.Back inside,a portion of the 3-car garage was redesigned into a separate laundry room w/ sink & cabinets.The garage also offers epoxy flooring & abundant storage cabinetry.Upstairs,the reconfigured primary suite features a spacious en-suite bath w/ step-in shower,dual sinks,& a sophisticated walk-in closet w/ drawers,shelving,island,& luxury vinyl floors.Three secondary bedrooms share a hallway bath w/ shower/tub.One bedroom opens to a finished bonus room (not included in the livable square footage),ideal as an office,workout area,craft or playroom,or additional storage.Other upgrades include crown molding,ceiling fans,recessed lighting,dual pane windows throughout,paid solar,200 AMP panel,copper plumbing,re-lined main sewer line & clean-out,newer AC on roof,attic insulation,roof vent,& rain gutters.Close to Harper Park & playground,world-class beaches,Main St,Pacific City,Bella Terra,Costco,Whole Foods,HB Central Park,Library & Senior Center,HB Sports Complex,Equestrian Center,Meadowlark Golf Course,South Coast Plaza,OC Fair Grounds,& more.Easy access to major freeways & PCH.Experience the best of California coastal living all year round!

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    Listed by:

    Danny Murphy DRE #01867197 949-413-6967,

    First Team Real Estate,

    Listing Team: Danny Murphy & Associates

    Bought with:

    Phat Phan, DRE #02226917

    First Team Real Estate

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26166888MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Attic, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Game Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other
    Bedroom
    • Features: All Bedrooms Up
    Bathroom
    • Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded, Vanity, Walk-In Shower
    Family room
    • Features: Separate Family Room
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen
    Other
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    Heating
    • Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Solar, See Remarks
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric, Gas, See Remarks, Attic Fan
    Appliances
    • Included: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
    • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Laundry Room, See Remarks
    Features
    • Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Storage, Unfurnished, Wired for Sound, All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Carpet, See Remarks, Tile, Vinyl
    • Doors: Double Door Entry, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens, Skylight(s)
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, See Remarks
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,547 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway Level, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Oversized, Public, Private, See Remarks, Side By Side, Storage
    • Attached garage spaces: 3
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home, See Remarks, Accessible Doors
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Entry location: Front Door
    • Patio & porch: Concrete, Front Porch, Patio, Stone, See Remarks, Wrap Around
    • Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
    • Pool features: None
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Above Ground, Heated, Private, See Remarks
    • Fencing: Block,Excellent Condition,See Remarks
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Neighborhood
    • Waterfront features: Ocean Side Of Freeway
    Lot
    • Size: 7,405 Square Feet
    • Features: Back Yard, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Level, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Secluded, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
    • Parcel number: 11274418
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: See Remarks,Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Drywall, Glass, Concrete, Stucco, Copper Plumbing
    • Foundation: Slab, See Remarks
    • Roof: Shingle,See Remarks
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1965
    Details
    • Builder model: Model D Plan 4

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry, Standard
    • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Tap Paid
    • Water: Public, See Remarks
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, See Remarks, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Four Seasons - Magnolia/Ellis (Fsme)
    Location
    • Region: Fountain Valley

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $766/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $645,438
    • Date on market: 8/6/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 10 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA,Fannie Mae,Freddie Mac,Submit,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/14/2026Sold$1,950,000+8.3%$766/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26166888 Report a problem
    8/19/2026Pending sale$1,799,888+109.3%$707/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #OC26166888 Report a problem
    3/25/2015Sold$860,000-1.6%$338/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/18/2015Price change$874,000-2.8%$343/sqft
    Source: First Team Real Estate #OC14254771 Report a problem
    12/10/2014Listed for sale$899,000-0.1%$353/sqft
    Source: First Team Real Estate #OC14254771 Report a problem
    7/31/2014Listing removed$899,900$353/sqft
    Source: Pro Realty Group #OC14031469 Report a problem
    7/11/2014Pending sale$899,900$353/sqft
    Source: Pro Realty Group #OC14031469 Report a problem
    6/9/2014Price change$899,900-2.2%$353/sqft
    Source: Pro Realty Group #OC14031469 Report a problem
    5/21/2014Price change$920,000-2.1%$361/sqft
    Source: Pro Realty Group #OC14031469 Report a problem
    2/15/2014Listed for sale$940,000$369/sqft
    Source: Pro Realty Group #OC14031469 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $645,438 +2%
    2025$5,316 +1.3%$632,783 +2%
    2024$5,248 +1.3%$620,376 +2%
    2023$5,182 -0.2%$608,212 +2%
    2022$5,191 +2%$596,287 +2%
    2021$5,087 +0%$584,596 +1%
    2020$5,087 $578,602 +2%
    2019$5,087 +1.8%$567,257 +2%
    2018$4,996 +7.1%$556,135 +5.4%
    2017$4,665 $527,436 +2%
    2016$4,665 +4.2%$517,095 +403.1%
    2015$4,476 +237.2%$102,788 +2%
    2014$1,327 $100,775 +0.5%
    2013-- $100,320 +2%
    2012-- $98,353 +2%
    2011-- $96,425 +0.8%
    2010-- $95,705 -0.2%
    2009-- $95,933 +2%
    2008-- $94,052 +2%
    2007-- $92,208 +2%
    2006-- $90,400 +2%
    2005-- $88,628 +2%
    2004-- $86,891 +1.9%
    2003-- $85,299 +2%
    2002-- $83,627 +2%
    2001$897 +2%$81,988 +2%
    2000$879 $80,381
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 92708

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Courreges
    • Middle: Fulton
    • High: Fountain Valley

    Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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