261 Benham Dr

2,608 Sq. Ft.
$470 / Sq. Ft.
2,608
Sq. Ft.
$470
per Sq. Ft.

Description

MARTINEZ/PLEASANT HILL BORDER Spacious three bedroom, three full bath, custom home nestled in a beautiful hillside, surrounded by mature, colorful landscaping, redwood trees, and stunning nature - all around. A rare opportunity to live on this sought after cul-de-sac, which seldom has a home for sale, you'll find a warm community vibe and even an annual block party in the fall. Wide street, underground utilities, kids playing, this neighborhood has it all! This tri-level home is beautiful! Light...MARTINEZ/PLEASANT HILL BORDER Spacious three bedroom, three full bath, custom home nestled in a beautiful hillside, surrounded by mature, colorful landscaping, redwood trees, and stunning nature - all around. A rare opportunity to live on this sought after cul-de-sac, which seldom has a home for sale, you'll find a warm community vibe and even an annual block party in the fall. Wide street, underground utilities, kids playing, this neighborhood has it all! This tri-level home is beautiful! Light and bright, with three sky lights and an abundance of windows, brand new vinyl floors, carpets and light fixtures throughout. The entire interior has been freshly painted. This home has a perfect guest space with as sizable living area, bedroom and full bathroom - which leads to a zen like solarium with a hot tub. This home also has a roomy laundry & utility room and RV parking. The primary bedroom is very spacious, has an ensuite and a huge walk in closet. This home is surrounded by an inviting deck and the backyard includes back steps, which lead to the top of hill, where you''ll find open land, and beautiful views of the surrounding areas and Mt. Diablo. All Pleasant Hill schools including award winning, Valhalla Elementary. RV Parking included.
  1. Listed by Jennifer Costa • DRE #01437927 • Coldwell Banker

Property Details for 261 Benham Drive

City
MARTINEZ
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
Not Listed
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Custom, Traditional
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Carport - 1, On Street, RV Access, RV Possible, RV Storage, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+
Total # Parking Spaces
6
LISTING UPDATED: 10/16/2023 08:33 AM

Property Details for 261 Benham Drive

StatusSold
MLS #41026873
Days on Compass27
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1984
Lot Size0.78 AC / 33,976 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker, Jennifer Costa, DRE #01437927

Sold By Coldwell Banker, Soraya Golesorkhi, DRE #01771736

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Building Information for 261 Benham Drive

Stories-Year Built1984Building Size-Lot Size0.78 AC / 33,976 SF

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 261 Benham Drive

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Gas Burning, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Stone
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, In Laundry Room, Electric, Inside Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Florida/Screen Room, In-Law Unit, Basement - Partial, Rec/Rumpus Room, Solarium, Sunroom, Utility Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Family Room, Florida/Screen Room, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Quarters, Office, Rec/Rumpus Room, Solarium, Sun Porch, Utility Room, Baths Other, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Skylight, Solid Surface, Tile
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Tub, Closet
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Central Gravity, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public, Water District
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Central Vacuum, Water Heater Gas, Other, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities, Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Dual Pane Windows, Wood Siding, Glass, Window Screens
  • Foundation: Partial Basement, Raised
  • Lot Description: Court, Cul-De-Sac, Premium Lot, Secluded, Up Slope, Backyard, Curb(s), Dead End, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Partial Fence, Private, Street Light(s)
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 33976
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 33976.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Composition, Shingle
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2608
  • Stories: Tri-Level
  • Street Level: Other
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Patio Covered, Patio Enclosed, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Back Porch, Back Yard Fence, Carport Awning, Covered Deck, Enclosed Deck, Entry Gate, Front Porch, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Low Maintenance, Partial Fence, Porch, Porch Steps, Private, Storm Drain, Wood Fencing, Wrap Around Porch
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Acres: 0.78
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Pleasant Hill Road- Alhambra - Benham
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 164-461-006-3
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 261 Benham Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41112072

$1,288,500
Dec 11, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41112072

$1,288,500
Nov 25, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922246217

$1,288,500

+2.2% / yr

Nov 16, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41112072

Nov 16, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41112072

Nov 14, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41112072

$1,299,000
Nov 14, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41112072

$1,299,000
Oct 23, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41112072

$1,318,000
Oct 23, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41112072

$1,318,000
Oct 1, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41112072

$1,349,000
Oct 1, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41112072

$1,349,000
Sep 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41112072

$1,286,000
Sep 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41112072

$1,286,000
Aug 3, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #CC41026873

$1,225,000
Aug 3, 2023

Sold

EBRD #41026873

$1,225,000
Aug 3, 2023

Sold

CRMLS #41026873

$1,225,000
Jul 26, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1515853072

$1,225,000
Jul 13, 2023

Pending

CRMLS #41026873

Jul 13, 2023

Pending

EBRD #41026873

Jul 13, 2023

Pending

MLSListings #CC41026873

Jul 9, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41026873

Jun 28, 2023

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41026873

Jun 13, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41026873

Jun 13, 2023

Pending

EBRD #41026873

Jun 13, 2023

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #CC41026873

Jun 12, 2023

Pending

CRMLS #41026873

Jun 4, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41026873

Jun 3, 2023

Pending

CRMLS #41026873

Jun 3, 2023

Pending

MLSListings #CC41026873

May 18, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41026873

$1,249,000
May 18, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41026873

$1,249,000
May 18, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41026873

$1,249,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2025

Sold

EBRD #41112072

$1,288,500
12/11/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41112072

$1,288,500
11/25/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922246217

$1,288,500

+2.2% / yr

11/16/2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41112072

11/16/2025

Pending

EBRD #41112072

11/14/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41112072

$1,299,000
11/14/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41112072

$1,299,000
10/23/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41112072

$1,318,000
10/23/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41112072

$1,318,000
10/01/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41112072

$1,349,000
10/01/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41112072

$1,349,000
09/18/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41112072

$1,286,000
09/18/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41112072

$1,286,000
08/03/2023

Sold

MLSListings #CC41026873

$1,225,000
08/03/2023

Sold

EBRD #41026873

$1,225,000
08/03/2023

Sold

CRMLS #41026873

$1,225,000
07/26/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1515853072

$1,225,000
07/13/2023

Pending

CRMLS #41026873

07/13/2023

Pending

EBRD #41026873

07/13/2023

Pending

MLSListings #CC41026873

07/09/2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41026873

06/28/2023

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41026873

06/13/2023

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41026873

06/13/2023

Pending

EBRD #41026873

06/13/2023

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #CC41026873

06/12/2023

Pending

CRMLS #41026873

06/04/2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41026873

06/03/2023

Pending

CRMLS #41026873

06/03/2023

Pending

MLSListings #CC41026873

05/18/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41026873

$1,249,000
05/18/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41026873

$1,249,000
05/18/2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41026873

$1,249,000

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

Public Records for 261 Benham Drive

Taxable ValueLand$739,500Additions$510,000Total$1,249,500
Tax Record2025$14,979 ($1,248 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,608 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,608 SqFtStories1Lot Size34,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1984ZoningR20CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN164-461-006-3

Schools near 261 Benham Drive

This home is within Mt. Diablo Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Valhalla Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Valley View Middle School
Public6 to 8

College Park High School
Public9 to 12

Sequoia Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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, Jennifer Costa, DRE #01437927

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