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listing_id: BA326013911
status: Closed
price: 1240000
beds: 5
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 3500
sqft_lot: 8625
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1979
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1491 Karen Dr"
city: Benicia
state: CA
zip: 94510
county: "Solano County"
lat: 38.061377
lng: -122.1635915
days_on_market: 79
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 3
list_agent: "Andrew Urban"
list_office: "Keller Williams Realty-East Bay"
list_agent_phone: "(925) 934-2900"
list_agent_license: 01752023
mls_source: REBAREIS
modified: 2026-04-27
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Solano County | Benicia | 94510 | 1491 Karen Dr

1491 Karen Dr, Benicia, CA 94510

MLS: BA326013911 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,240,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
5 3 3,500 8,625 1979

Remarks

Experience really 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 custom residence blends location, views, and refined comfort. Abundant natural light highlights the updated kitchen with quartz countertops, while the lower level offers a secondary kitchenette complete with microwave and refrigerator perfect 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 upstairs a striking marble & 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.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # BA326013911
MLS Source Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat, Studio
Kitchen Breakfast Nook, Dual Fuel
Appliances Built-in BBQ Grill, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Family Room Deck Attached, Other, Vaulted Ceilings
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Laminate, Tile, Wood
Laundry In Closet
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Pool Pool - No
Style Contemporary

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Access - Interior, Attached Garage, Facing Front, Gate/Door Opener, Other, Garage: 3 Car(s)
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Andrew Urban Rachel Brown
Keller Williams Realty-East Bay Keller Williams Realty-East Bay
License #: 01752023 License #: 01754847
Phone: (925) 934-2900 Phone: (707) 477-0771

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
0

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Mary Farmar Elementary School public K-5 0.36 mi 8
Benicia High School public 9-12 0.70 mi 9
Benicia Middle School public 6-8 0.71 mi 6
Robert Semple Elementary School public K-5 0.87 mi 8
Liberty High School public 9-12 1.01 mi 2
Community Day School public 7-12 1.13 mi N/A
Joe Henderson Elementary School public K-5 1.53 mi 8
Matthew Turner Elementary School public K-5 1.85 mi 9
Glen Cove Elementary School public K-5 2.60 mi 6
John Swett High School public 9-12 3.24 mi 6
Willow High School public 9-12 3.24 mi N/A
Carquinez Middle School public 6-8 3.26 mi 4
Martinez Early Intervention Preschool Program (Mei public UG 3.64 mi N/A
Briones (Alternative) School public K-12 3.64 mi 3
Vicente Martinez High School public 9-12 3.64 mi 2
Annie Pennycook Elementary School public K-6 3.68 mi 3
Martinez Junior High School public 6-8 3.77 mi 7
Hogan Middle School public 6-8 3.89 mi 2
Grace Patterson Elementary School public K-6 4.21 mi 6
Steffan Manor Elementary School public K-5 4.30 mi 3

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of April 27, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Andrew Urban, (925) 934-2900.