Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/11/2015
Sold
$775,000
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1491 Karen Drive,Benicia, CA 945101491 Karen DriveBeniciaCA94510
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Property Description
Experience breathtaking panoramic water views of the Carquinez Strait, capturing downtown Benicia, Mt. Diablo, and the iconic Carquinez Bridge stretching westward. Ideally positioned just moments from downtown dining, shopping, and waterfront amenities, this residence blends location, views, and refined comfort. Abundant natural light highlights the updated kitchen with quartz countertops, while the lower level offers a secondary kitchenettecomplete with microwave and refrigeratorperfect for hosting, entertaining, or creating a private lounge space. The home showcases a curated mix of hardwood flooring, laminate stairways, tile on the ground level, and a striking granite-accented fireplace. Seamless indoor-outdoor living is achieved with a south- and west-facing deck ideal for sunset views, along with a spacious patio designed for outdoor entertaining and recreation. A three-car garage provides exceptional storage and includes a 220V outlet ready for EV charging. The low-maintenance yard ensures effortless ownership. Interior photos coming soon. No Showings until Fri Feb 27.
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General
- Price: $1,275,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BAREIS
- MLS ID: 326013911
- Updated: Today (2/23/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Den, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Studio
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dual Fuel, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Self/Cont Clean Oven
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom: Balcony, Closet, Walk-In Closet
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached
- Family Room: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached
- Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Quartz Counter
- Laundry: Dryer Included, Laundry Closet, Washer Included
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Built-In Barbeque
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Garage Description: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, See Remarks
Location
- Cross Streets: Lori / Sandy
- Driving Directions: West 7th St / Southampton Rd to Lori Dr, to Sandy Way to Karen Dr.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity, Natural Gas Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Dual Pane Full
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 3,500
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
- Year Built: 1979
Lot Features
- Property View: Bridges, City, City Lights, Downtown, Garden/Greenbelt, Hills, Mt Diablo, Panoramic, Ridge, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.198
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,625
- Lot Description: Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
- Fencing (Description): Full, Wood
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
Listing provided by Keller Williams Realty-East Bay, Andrew Urban and Keller Williams Realty-East Bay, Rachel A Brown
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Schools
Schools serving 1491 Karen Dr
School District:Benicia Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mary Farmar Elementary School 901 Military West, Benicia, CA 94510 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Benicia Middle School 1100 S.ampton Rd., Benicia, CA 94510 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Benicia High School 1101 Military West, Benicia, CA 94510 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1491 Karen Dr
Tax History
Tax History for 1491 Karen Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$10,829
2%
$931,424
4%
2023
$10,567
2%
$895,257
2%
2022
$10,369
2%
$877,704
2%
2021
$10,156
1%
$860,495
1%
2020
$10,020
2%
$851,673
2%
2019
$9,845
3%
$834,975
2%
2018
$9,592
2%
$818,604
2%
2017
$9,368
-1%
$802,554
2%
2016
$9,454
83%
$786,818
83%
2015
$5,154
3%
$429,597
2%
2014
$5,008
5%
$421,183
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2013
$4,786
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$419,280
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1491 Karen Drive, Benicia, CA 94510 (MLS# 326013911) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 1491 Karen Drive is currently listed for $1,275,000 and was received on February 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 1491 Karen Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Benicia? You can browse all Benicia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.