1001 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
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$552,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 22, 2026
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,000 sqft

1001 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,000 sqft
$553/sqft
Attached Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1001 Shell Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

Fully Renovated Home with Great Indoor & Outdoor Living!
Welcome home! This beautifully renovated property has been updated from top to bottom and offers everything you're looking for. With 2 comfortable bedrooms plus a versatile bonus room ideal for an office, guest space, or hobby room there's room for everyone.
You'll love the modern kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, updated lighting, and plenty of cabinet space. The open dining and living area creates a great flow for both everyday living and entertaining.
Enjoy the convenience of indoor laundry, newer A/C and heating systems, ceiling fans, fresh paint, and gleaming hardwood floors throughout.
Step outside and unwind in your amazing extended outdoor living space, complete with a large covered deck, outdoor fans, a relaxing hot tub, and a beautifully landscaped, tiered backyard perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings at home.
Additional features include lots of storage, a one-car garage, and a fantastic location close to schools, shopping, and downtown.
Washer, dryer, and refrigerator are included. Pets considered!

* Minimum 1 year lease. * Minimum 650 credit score. * Tenant responsible for all utilities. * Pets considered upon approval with additional deposit. * No smoking. * Tenant insurance required.
1001 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,000 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $174,000 on Apr 6, 2012 (6,227% above the $2,750 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2025 with an asking price of $2,750 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 22, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $552,600, with a rent estimate of $3,036/month.

Home Details for 1001 Shell Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceAir ConditioningCooling System: Central Air, Wall UnitHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached Off Street, On Site

Comparable Sales for 1001 Shell Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2364 W Shell St, Martinez, CA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$350,000
04/13/26
2
1
670 sqft
2136 Monterey Ave, Martinez, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$410,000
10/10/25
2
1
986 sqft
2155 James St, Martinez, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$350,000
09/09/26
2
1
840 sqft
2547 Bella Vista Ave, Martinez, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$485,000
06/12/26
2
1
850 sqft
2266 Monterey Avenue, Martinez, CA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$588,000
05/26/26
2
2
973 sqft
2150 Pomona Ave, Martinez, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$549,950
09/23/25
3
1
960 sqft
2205 Scenic Ave, Martinez, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$350,000
08/28/26
2
1
962 sqft
847 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$625,000
05/05/26
3
1
1,056 sqft
2201 La Salle St, Martinez, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$557,000
05/01/26
2
1
916 sqft
1111 Palm Ave, Martinez, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$546,000
11/21/25
2
1
785 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Martinez

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$3,036/mo
Average rent
$2.42K
$42MoM
Available listings
80
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Around this home

What Locals Say about Martinez

At least 339 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say it's quiet

  • 65 % Say there's wildlife

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 36 % Say there are community events

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  • Cathy Mitchell
    "I have a 3 mile commute each way. "
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  • Terry
    "I’m retired so my commute is just steps away to my weaving studio also known as an extra bedroom. I used to drive to BART and park there and take the train to SF to work. "
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  • Elliott Hull
    "I’m lucky to have a short commute but Martinez is close to a lot of cities with employment opportunities "
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  • Elliott Hull
    "Martinez is a safe neighborhood pretty much anywhere. Some areas are a little rough but very peaceful city"
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  • Trulia User
    "Diverse city, not too big, growing downtown area. Major services such as hospitals, fire department, police easily accessible."
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  • Laurel Lucia
    "Wouldn’t like that there are no sidewalks but the views are pretty and I see lots of people walking dogs "
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  • Ggonzalez10397
    "Safe environment very quiet not alot of action going on alot of great schools surrounding the neighborhood "
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    "neighbor hood watch, night out. hoa grounds keeping, loving family, porch lights very bright. And friendly neighbors, why I love my family and friends. Clean parks and clean sidewalk areas gardens with flowers, nice grass growing, 🌹💗 good morals and keeping safe, good parking. no speeding cars in a residential areas, high standards, good to be there at the moment but, gym time is important, having a healthy body matters. saddle ridge is an special beautiful place to live. "
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    "This neighborhood is near the canal trail and close to great hiking. The neighbors are very friendly and helpful. Houses are festive during holidays. "
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  • Pricilla V.
    "Easy freeway access, always traffic to and from the city, not easy to walk to public transportation, need car "
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  • Adrian L.
    "Family and pet oriented. Everyone watches out for each other. Everyone waves and says hello. Schools are good. Great community park being upgraded as we speak. All dogs are on leashes. "
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  • Beatriz L.
    "Most homeowners have dogs and walk them in the neighborhood. Plenty of hiking areas around where dogs are allowed"
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  • Sandra F.
    "quite, nice, a really good place to live. I would recommend to anyone. very diverse. great for kids or singles"
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  • Gsandals
    "I work in Martinez about 6 minutes away by car and 37 minutes walking, soooooo it’s easy. Highway 4 East is often a nightmare but you can usually get to 680 without getting stuck as long as it’s not between noon and 5pm"
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  • Linn G.
    "It is a nice town near the city without the rushed feeling or traffic. Perfect to commute and good for families. "
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  • Smith.natasha.589
    "Easy. Next to the 4, 680 and 24 freeways. Quick access to Berkeley and Richmond as well as Antioch and Pittsburg. Traffic shows up around 4pm vs the 80 freeway near Berkeley that starts around 330. "
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  • Natalie K.
    "I e been here my whole life. Great community. People look out for each other. Lots of generations of families. "
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  • Smith.natasha.589
    "We were greeted the day of moving in from our neighbor across the street. All homes are well kept and everyone is friendly and greets you. "
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  • Kristen Q.
    "A lot of people walking with or without their dogs along the same route. Just be aware if you have a dog that isn’t good with other dogs or people, also know it’s your responsibility to give the passerby space"
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  • John D.
    "Great access to large undeveloped parks for hiking and cycling. Beautiful marina park. It feels further away from the metro area than it is. "
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  • Sandra
    "It's quite peaceful. Beautiful rolling hills with many species of birds and wildlife. Suburban/country life. Lots of trails to walk or ride a bike and hiking."
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  • Christmasmae
    "We’ve lived here for 28 years! It’s the perfect city for families, schools and commuting! Neighbors are lovely! The city is comfortable! The parks are beautiful! "
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  • Kmarsden
    "Farmer’s Market Senior Center classes like Jazzercize John Muir Historic Site Waterfront Park Neighbors are friendly Rural Residential zoning means big lots with nice neighbors but not too close."
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  • Alexia S.
    "it's a great place to live but the high prices of rent are pushing younger newer families out. It won't be family friendly for long."
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  • Kmarsden
    "No events in my immediate neighborhood but lots downtown: Senior center including Jazzersize and other classes, farmer’s market, etc."
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  • Kmar
    "John Muir’s house and Mt. Wanda close by. Rural Residential zoning creates a spacious, casual yet friendly atmosphere in the neighborhood."
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  • Andrea K.
    "I take 680 south to get to work it’s super easy to get on and off where I live in Martinez my commute isn’t bad"
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  • Bootlvr
    "the tree of lights every November, our neighborhood garage sale in spring, and the summer neighborhood potluck"
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  • Meghanstanczak
    "Lots of people have dogs they walk. There is a dog park downtown near the marina and one on the board of pleasant hill. "
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  • Smith.natasha.589
    "They would love this area. Lots of open spaces. Responsible dog owners are much appreciated. Many homes have fenced in back yards to allow for play and potty. Even for a pet community, there’s not a lot of barking or stray dogs around. "
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  • Balesna
    "Lots of dog owners around here!! Walks being taken from sunrise and into the evening hours this late in the summer season."
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  • Hanahil
    "Safe, nice parks, wide roads, lots of stores and restaurants and public transit........................."
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  • Jessica G.
    "Very calm are and good school district love the area. Nice neighborhood store and theater near by down town Martinez nice calm night life. I see my self retiring in this area for sure"
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  • Poisonivey48
    "A lot of people walk and are very friendly. Wide variety of people from all over. scenery is beautiful. "
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  • Shuntingdale52
    "I see people walking their dogs all the time up and down the street. Martinez is a cute town. Wish there was more to do. But Love the Farmers Market on Sunday."
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  • Natalie S. S.
    "Homecoming is pretty cool because if you live downtown or near it there’s a parade you can just walk outside your house and sit down on the curb it’s got that small town feel that’s why I call it home"
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  • Sandra F.
    "It's 2 blocks away from the Jr. High. Close to restaurants and close to downtown. Very quiet neighborhood. "
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  • terry
    "Every two years we have a block party. People say hi. Grocery, drug an Starbucks are walking distance. "
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  • Nubia
    "Our little town has plenty to see and do. our 4th of July Celebration, Christmas tree lighting, parade and visit from Santa. Pedlers fair n market."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 22, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,750
Nov 4, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,750
May 20, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
May 6, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,650
Mar 28, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved

Frequently asked questions about 1001 Shell Ave

  • What is 1001 Shell Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1001 Shell Ave in Martinez, CA is $552,600.
  • What is the price history for 1001 Shell Ave?
    1001 Shell Ave in Martinez, CA last sold for $174,000 in April 2012.
  • Is Martinez a buyer's or seller's market?
    Martinez is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Martinez?
    The median sale price in Martinez is $773K. That is down $12.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 1001 Shell Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1001 Shell Ave in Martinez, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1001 Shell Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1001 Shell Ave in Martinez, CA has in-unit laundry.

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