823 Shell Ave

936 Sq. Ft.
$683 / Sq. Ft.
936
Sq. Ft.
$683
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 823 Shell Avenue in Martinez. This updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-story home offers mid century vintage style and modern everyday comfort. The light-filled interior features updated flooring, contemporary lighting, and a functional open layout ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The remodeled kitchen includes white cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Bedrooms are well-sized, including a primary with custom accent wall and ceiling fan. The refreshed bathroom...Welcome to 823 Shell Avenue in Martinez. This updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-story home offers mid century vintage style and modern everyday comfort. The light-filled interior features updated flooring, contemporary lighting, and a functional open layout ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The remodeled kitchen includes white cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Bedrooms are well-sized, including a primary with custom accent wall and ceiling fan. The refreshed bathroom offers clean, modern finishes. Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped, drought-tolerant yard with great curb appeal, plus a private backyard perfect for entertaining or unwinding. Long driveway for off-street parking. Conveniently located near downtown Martinez, shopping, dining, parks, and commuter routes. Move-in ready.
  1. Listed by Josiah Wotila • DRE #02162016 • Brokerage DRE #01908304 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details for 823 Shell Avenue

Architectural Style
Ranch
Cross Street
Pine Street
Total Parking Spaces
3
LISTING UPDATED: 01/21/2026 03:44 PM

Property Details for 823 Shell Avenue

StatusContingent - No Show
MLS #326001763
Days on Compass12
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1956
Lot Size-
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Josiah Wotila, DRE #02162016
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Building Information for 823 Shell Avenue

Stories1Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size-

Payment Calculator

$3,466 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,114

Property Taxes

$352

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 823 Shell Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Martinez
  • Area Short Display: 5601
  • Directions to Property: From Southbound on Pacheco take a left onto Shell Avenue. 832 is the third house on the right before Pine Street
  • Area Long Display: Martinez
  • Property Faces: East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • APN: 375-131-003-2
School Information
  • School District (County): Contra Costa
Parking
  • Parking Features: Garage Facing Front, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 936.0
  • Square Footage Source: Not Verified
  • Year Built Source: Builder
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 0.0
  • Lot Features: See Remarks
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Community: No
  • Picture Count: 39
  • Property Disclaimer: All data, photos, visualizations, and information regarding a property, including the property's compliance with state and local legal requirements and all measurements and calculations of area, have been obtained from various sources, and may include such material that has been generated by use of artificial intelligence. Such information and material have not been and will not be verified for accuracy by the listing broker or the multiple listing service, and are not guaranteed as complete, accurate or reliable. Such information and material should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. This information and material are intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Glass, Wood
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Public
  • Water Source: Water Public
  • Utilities: Electric, Natural Gas Available, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk, Unpaved
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central, Other
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Family Room Features: Other
  • Living Room Features: Other
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counter, Kitchen/Family Combo
  • Flooring: Granite, Other
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Features: Formal Entry
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: Electric, In Garage
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • # of Rooms: 0
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Possible Guest
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Personal
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
Unit 2
  • ADU/2nd Unit: No

Property History for 823 Shell Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 20, 2026

Contingent - No Show

REBAREIS #326001763

Jan 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #326001763

$639,000
Aug 19, 2011

Sold

MLSListings #MR40521982

$217,500
Aug 19, 2011

Sold

EBRD #40521982

$217,500
Aug 17, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #313641091

$217,500

-11.4% / yr

Jun 2, 2011

Pending

EBRD #40521982

Jun 2, 2011

Pending

MLSListings #MR40521982

May 1, 2011

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40521982

$220,000
May 1, 2011

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR40521982

$220,000
Aug 19, 2005

Sold

RESFAR #40092822

$450,000
Aug 19, 2005

Sold

EBRD #40092822

$450,000
Aug 19, 2005

Sold

MLSListings #EB40092822

$450,000
Aug 15, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #163243651

$450,000
Aug 5, 2005

Pending

EBRD #40092822

Aug 5, 2005

Pending

MLSListings #EB40092822

Aug 5, 2005

Pending

RESFAR #40092822

Jul 9, 2005

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40092822

$449,900
Jul 9, 2005

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40092822

$449,900
Jul 9, 2005

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40092822

$449,900
Jun 17, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #159155617

$450,000

+18.6% / yr

May 28, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #32142841

$160,000
May 28, 1999

Sold

MLSListings #EB29003461

$160,000
May 28, 1999

Sold

EBRD #29003461

$160,000
May 28, 1999

Sold

RESFAR #29003461

$160,000
May 20, 1999

Expired

RESFAR #11007575

$169,900
May 9, 1999

Pending

EBRD #29003461

May 9, 1999

Pending

RESFAR #29003461

May 9, 1999

Pending

MLSListings #EB29003461

Feb 20, 1999

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #29003461

$169,900
Feb 20, 1999

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB29003461

$169,900
Feb 20, 1999

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #11007575

$169,900
Feb 20, 1999

Listed (Active)

EBRD #29003461

$169,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/20/2026

Contingent - No Show

REBAREIS #326001763

01/09/2026

Listed (Active)

REBAREIS #326001763

$639,000
08/19/2011

Sold

MLSListings #MR40521982

$217,500
08/19/2011

Sold

EBRD #40521982

$217,500
08/17/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #313641091

$217,500

-11.4% / yr

06/02/2011

Pending

EBRD #40521982

06/02/2011

Pending

MLSListings #MR40521982

05/01/2011

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40521982

$220,000
05/01/2011

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR40521982

$220,000
08/19/2005

Sold

RESFAR #40092822

$450,000
08/19/2005

Sold

EBRD #40092822

$450,000
08/19/2005

Sold

MLSListings #EB40092822

$450,000
08/15/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #163243651

$450,000
08/05/2005

Pending

EBRD #40092822

08/05/2005

Pending

MLSListings #EB40092822

08/05/2005

Pending

RESFAR #40092822

07/09/2005

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40092822

$449,900
07/09/2005

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40092822

$449,900
07/09/2005

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40092822

$449,900
06/17/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #159155617

$450,000

+18.6% / yr

05/28/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #32142841

$160,000
05/28/1999

Sold

MLSListings #EB29003461

$160,000
05/28/1999

Sold

EBRD #29003461

$160,000
05/28/1999

Sold

RESFAR #29003461

$160,000
05/20/1999

Expired

RESFAR #11007575

$169,900
05/09/1999

Pending

EBRD #29003461

05/09/1999

Pending

RESFAR #29003461

05/09/1999

Pending

MLSListings #EB29003461

02/20/1999

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #29003461

$169,900
02/20/1999

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB29003461

$169,900
02/20/1999

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #11007575

$169,900
02/20/1999

Listed (Active)

EBRD #29003461

$169,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 823 Shell Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$153,231Additions$119,948Total$273,179
Tax Record2025$4,221 ($352 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt936 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt936 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1970ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN375-131-003-2

Schools near 823 Shell Avenue

This home is within Martinez Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Morello Park Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Martinez Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Alhambra Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Briones (Alternative) School
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Josiah Wotila, DRE #02162016

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