1120 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
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1120 Shell Ave
Martinez, CA 94553

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,444 sqft

$670,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,105/mo*
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$670,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,105/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,444 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
1,444 sqft
Price/Sqft
$464
Parking
Attached Garage

About this House

Come make yourself at home in this fully updated 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with a single car garage. Can lighting and ceiling fans throughout the entire home.
Kitchen fully updated with tile flooring, granite countertops, new appliances, and a roomy dining area.
Laundry room has new flooring with a marble folding counter with a door that leads to the backyard. New flooring throughout and carpet in the bedrooms. Spacious bedrooms.
Oversized master bedroom with a walk in closet.
Sliding glass door leading to the backyard. Master bathroom is fully updated with tile floor, Shiplap wall, Marble vanity, large custom bathtub, large shower and a private toilet area.
Linen closet in the hallway.

Backyard has a beautiful gazebo for shade. Stamped concrete and grass in the backyard.
Storage shed in the backyard.

Renter pays for utilities; water, PG&E, garbage.
No smoking allowed
Pets negotiable
1120 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,444 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $488,888 on Jul 21, 2017 (13,480% above the $3,600 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2025 with an asking price of $3,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 23, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $670,600, with a rent estimate of $3,525/month.

Home Details for 1120 Shell Ave

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached, On Site

Price History for 1120 Shell Ave

DatePriceEventSource
11/23/2025$3,600ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
11/08/2025$3,600Listed For RentZillow Rentals
07/21/2017$488,888Sold
Bay East AOR #40782406
06/08/2017$488,888PendingAgent Provided
05/20/2017$488,888Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/14/2005$435,000Sold
CCAR #40060000
11/23/2004$250,000Sold
CCAR #40048040

Market trends in Martinez

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$760K
$48.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$497
$21MoM
Available listings
110
7MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,561
Assessment$556,165
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1120 Shell Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1102 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$624,000
10/10/25
3
2
1,303
2450 Bella Vista Ave, Martinez, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$610,000
08/29/25
3
1.5
1,300
2555 Orange St, Martinez, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$489,950
03/25/26
3
2
1,043
2280 N Crest Ave, Martinez, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$735,000
06/26/26
3
2
1,439
Bella Vista Ave, Martinez, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$611,000
08/29/25
3
2
1,140
2156 Monterey Ave, Martinez, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$665,000
10/09/25
3
2
1,354
855 Bella Vista Ave, Martinez, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$685,000
05/26/26
3
2
1,489
2490 Birch St, Martinez, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$637,500
10/16/25
2
2
1,215
2340 San Carlos St, Martinez, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$740,000
03/26/26
4
2
1,368
871 Merle Ave, Martinez, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$605,000
03/30/26
3
2
1,332

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Assigned Schools

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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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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Frequently asked questions about 1120 Shell Ave

  • What is 1120 Shell Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1120 Shell Ave in Martinez, CA is $670,600.
  • What is the price history for 1120 Shell Ave?
    1120 Shell Ave in Martinez, CA last sold for $488,888 in July 2017.
  • Is Martinez a buyer's or seller's market?
    Martinez is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Martinez?
    The median sale price in Martinez is $760K. That is up $48.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 1120 Shell Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1120 Shell Ave in Martinez, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1120 Shell Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1120 Shell Ave in Martinez, CA has in-unit laundry.