$840,000
SOLD MAR 6, 2025

252 W I St Benicia, CA 94510

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,158 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$725 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Mary Farmar Elementary School Rated A-
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom
  • 4-minute walk to Arneson Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Charming 1920 Bungalow in Downtown Benicia! Don't miss this adorable 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in the heart of Downtown Benicia! Bursting with character, this bungalow features stunning hardwood floors, classic crystal door knobs, rounded archways, and an abundance of natural light. Recent updates include fresh paint throughout, a remodeled bathroom, and an upgraded kitchen. Stay comfortable year-round with a newly added air conditioner and a tankless water heater. Additional highlights include a full-size laundry room, extra storage in the pantry room, and a covered back patio perfect for enjoying the charming backyard, complete with a thriving lemon tree and new lawn. Parking is a breeze with a single-car garage off the alley, a carport, and a locking shed. All this is just a short stroll from Benicia's charming 1st St downtown shopping, restaurants, and scenic waterfront trails!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Monica Hartinger

Cultivate Real Estate License #01130940

Last Buyer's Agent

Jenny Castaneda

Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific License #01461040

Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,287

Year Built

  • Built in 1920 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Backyard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Second Garage
  • Alley Access
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,158 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0089-042-050

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,287

Year Built

Built in 1920 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Storage Area(s)
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Downtown on the West Side - Military to 1st, right on W I
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1100
  • Stories: 1
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Electric Range, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area, Formal Room
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Square Footage: 1158.00
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen Features: Granite Counter, Pantry Cabinet
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Storage
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler Rear, Landscape Misc, Street Lights
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Fencing: Full, Wood
  • OtherStructures: Second Garage, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio, Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Alley Access, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Rear
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Gas Hook-Up, Hookups Only, Inside Area, Inside Room, Space For Frzr/Refr

Schools

  • School District: Solano
  • Middle/Junior School District: Benicia Unified

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0089-042-050
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4792.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1920

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Benicia Unified
  • School District (County): Solano

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Sold $840,000 +5.1% $725 / Sq Ft
02/22/2025 02/22/25 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2025 02/21/25 For Sale $799,000 0.0% $690 / Sq Ft
04/01/2023 04/01/23 Rented $2,995 0.0% --
03/27/2023 03/27/23 For Rent $2,995 -- --
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,287 $441,870 $145,184 $296,686
2023 $5,160 $433,207 $142,338 $290,869
2022 $5,064 $424,714 $139,548 $285,166
2021 $4,961 $416,387 $136,812 $279,575
2020 $4,895 $412,119 $135,410 $276,709
2019 $4,810 $404,039 $132,755 $271,284
2018 $4,687 $396,117 $130,152 $265,965
2017 $4,579 $388,350 $127,600 $260,750
2016 $4,616 $380,737 $125,099 $255,638
2015 $4,499 $375,019 $123,220 $251,799
2014 $4,446 $367,674 $120,807 $246,867
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $272,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $315,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $840,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $350,000 North American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325013779

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 0089-042-050

California Solano County Benicia 94510

252 W I St, Benicia, CA

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This home is located at 252 W I St, Benicia, CA 94510 and is currently priced at $840,000, approximately $725 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 252 W I St is a home located in Solano County with nearby schools including Mary Farmar Elementary School, Benicia Middle School, and Benicia High School.

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