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Contra Costa County Seat on the Strait

Lots & Land in Martinez, CA

Welcome to Martinez, the Contra Costa County seat set on the Carquinez Strait and home to the John Muir National Historic Site.

Martinez sits on the southern shore of the Carquinez Strait, where the waters of the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta meet the northeastern reach of San Francisco Bay. As the county seat of Contra Costa County, it combines the responsibilities of a small government center with the character of a historic East Bay waterfront town. Its population is roughly 37,000. The city's story begins in the California Gold Rush era, when Martinez served as a ferry crossing and later incorporated in 1876, making it one of the older cities in the county. The downtown grew around the ferry landing and the rail and maritime activity of the strait, and the city has long been a transportation waypoint between the Central Valley, the Delta, and the Bay Area. Martinez's best-known resident is naturalist and Sierra Club founder John Muir, who made his home here from 1890 until his death in 1914. The Victorian mansion where he lived is preserved as the John Muir National Historic Site, and the nearby Mount Wanda open space is part of the same National Park Service site. That legacy gives the city an identity rooted in conservation and the outdoors. Today Martinez balances its historic downtown with working residential neighborhoods that climb the hills above the strait. Amtrak's Capitol Corridor line stops downtown, BART is a short drive away in the county, and major freeways place both Oakland and the Central Valley within reach. For residents, the appeal is a walkable, character-rich town with genuine waterfront access and a strong sense of place in the East Bay.

Population 37,287
County Contra Costa
Active Listings 132
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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Martinez, California in?

Martinez is the county seat of Contra Costa County, in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. It sits on the southern shore of the Carquinez Strait, where the Delta meets the northeastern reach of the bay.

What is Martinez, California known for?

Martinez is best known as the longtime home of naturalist and Sierra Club founder John Muir, whose Victorian mansion is preserved as the John Muir National Historic Site. The city is also the Contra Costa County seat and sits on the Carquinez Strait.

Does Martinez have train service?

Yes. Amtrak's Capitol Corridor line stops in downtown Martinez, providing direct rail connections to Oakland, Sacramento, and points between. BART stations are also within a short drive in Contra Costa County.

What school district serves Martinez?

The Martinez Unified School District serves the city with six elementary schools, a middle school, and Alhambra High School. The district generally does not accept out-of-district transfers, keeping enrollment closely tied to city neighborhoods.

How far is Martinez from San Francisco and Oakland?

Martinez is about 30 miles northeast of San Francisco and roughly 25 miles from Oakland. Amtrak rail service and the Highway 4 and Interstate 680 corridors connect the city to both, as well as to the Central Valley.

MARKET SNAPSHOT

The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

home_work New This Week 10
Went Under Contract 0
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $781,000 +1.8%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $501
schedule Avg Days on Market 28
sell Homes Sold 86
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 101.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 3.4

Price & Sales History

Market data reflects closed sales over the last 90 days and is provided for informational purposes.

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039 homes for saleMedian sale$295K1 sale in the last 90 days
0000021 homes for saleMedian sale$370KPer sq ft$199 sales in the last 90 days
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759641 home for saleMedian sale$205KPer sq ft$1151 sale in the last 90 days
760631 home for saleMedian sale$495KPer sq ft$190254 sales in the last 90 days
777601 home for saleMedian sale$129.4KPer sq ft$3101 sale in the last 90 days
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Warren St For Sale
$100,000
Warren StMartinez, CA 94553
  • 41144794
Bhapinderpal Bhangal, Broker
1180 Bear Creek Rd For Sale
$999,000
1180 Bear Creek RdMartinez, CA 94553
  • 41140810
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16 Brandywine Way For Sale
$285,000
16 Brandywine WayMartinez, CA 94553
  • 41126751
BHHS Drysdale Properties
35 Hilltop Rd For Sale
$599,000
35 Hilltop RdMartinez, CA 94553
  • 41124366
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Palm Ave For Sale
$300,000
Palm AveMartinez, CA 94553
  • 41120190
Twin Oaks Real Estate
5601 Alhambra Valley Rd For Sale
$1,251,000
5601 Alhambra Valley RdMartinez, CA 94553
  • 41015242
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