For SaleOpen House4d on marketOpen House
236 Appalachian Dr
Martinez, CA, 94553 • 94553 • Contra Costa County
$998,500
$630/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,585Sqft
0.22 acLot
1966Built
Property DNA
Ranch Style
Built 1966 · 60 years of history
Virginia Hills
94553
1 Fireplace
Living Room
Private Pool
Gunite · In Ground · Outdoor Pool
2-Car Garage
Attached · Garage Door Opener
Hardwood & Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1966
Move right into this inviting ranch-style home in the desirable Virginia Hills neighborhood, ideally located on the Pleasant Hill/Lafayette border. The formal living room features a cozy fireplace and a sliding door that opens to the backyard, creating a welcoming space. The tastefully updated kitchen offers a breakfast bar, ample counter space, stainless steel appliances, stylish cabinetry, and a modern tile backsplash. A versatile formal dining area (or potential family room) includes its own slider to the side yard. Enjoy refinished hardwood flooring throughout the bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with an updated bath. The hall bathroom has been tastefully renovated with modern finishes. Step outside to your private backyard retreat featuring a sparkling swimming pool, mature trees for added privacy, and a spacious covered patio—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Many special features including a new roof, solar for the pool, dual pane windows, ceiling fans in all bedrooms.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights cozy fireplace, new roof, and private backyard retreat as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$6,371/month
Principal & Interest$5,040
Property Tax$999
Insurance$333
Down payment20% ($199,700)
3%50%
Est. 6.48% rate · 30yr fixed · $798,800 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeResidential, Single Family Residence
Year Built1966
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot9,583 sqft
Days on Zillow4 Days
Price/sqft$630
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeResidential, Single Family Residence
StyleRanch
ConditionExisting
Year built1966
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
RoofComposition
ConstructionStucco
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached, Garage Door Opener
Garage2 spaces
Fireplaces1
Lot9,583 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood94553
Annual tax$9,571
Parcel1642710048
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Breakfast Bar
Appliances
Dishwasher
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate
Tile
Vinyl
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Central Air
Laundry
In Garage
Fireplace
Living Room
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached
Garage Door Opener
Construction
Stucco
Lot Features
Back Yard
Front Yard
Landscape Back
Landscape Front
Pool Features
Gunite
In Ground
Outdoor Pool
Room details
2 rooms detailed
Bathroom
Shower Over TubTileUpdated BathsStall Shower
Kitchen
Breakfast BarDishwasherKitchen Island
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market4
Est. value$984,400
Est. rent$3,838/mo
Tax rate1.15%
Price/sqft$630
On marketApr 3, 2026
PostedApr 3, 2026
Last sold$585,000
MLS updatedApr 4, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,385
Favorites53
How are the schools in Martinez?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Martinez, CA, 94553
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 3, 2026Listed For Sale$998,500$630CCAR
Jan 7, 2008Sold$585,000$369CCAR
Oct 22, 1998Sold$262,000$165CCAR
Dec 31, 1996Sold$205,000$129Public Record
Listed For Sale$998,500
Apr 3, 2026•$630/sqft•CCAR
Sold$585,000
Jan 7, 2008•$369/sqft•CCAR
Sold$262,000
Oct 22, 1998•$165/sqft•CCAR
Sold$205,000
Dec 31, 1996•$129/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2025$9,571$768,390
Apr 7, 2024$9,362$753,325
Apr 7, 2023$9,197$738,555
Apr 7, 2022$9,121$724,075
Apr 7, 2021$8,899$709,879
Apr 7, 2020$8,753$702,601
Apr 7, 2019$8,655$688,826
Apr 7, 2018$8,458$675,320
Apr 7, 2017$8,192$662,079
Apr 7, 2016$7,906$641,000
Apr 7, 2015$6,227$597,000
Apr 7, 2014$6,227$488,500
Apr 7, 2013—$438,000
Apr 7, 2012—$438,000
Apr 7, 2011—$493,000
Apr 7, 2010—$457,000
Apr 7, 2009—$534,500
Apr 7, 2008—$312,700
Apr 7, 2007—$306,569
Apr 7, 2006—$300,559
Apr 7, 2005—$294,666
Apr 7, 2004—$288,889
Apr 7, 2003—$283,595
Apr 7, 2002—$278,035
Apr 7, 2001—$272,584
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Local context around this listing
Martinez, CA • Contra Costa County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
94553
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