Perched above downtown Martinez, this two-story single-family home offers sweeping views of the water and valley, with a unique opportunity to create your dream space. With 1,718 sq ft of living area on a 7,446 sq ft lot, the home features 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, and a spacious 2-car garage. Inside, enjoy generously sized rooms, an abundance of natural light, and a flexible layout with tons of potential. The elevated position provides added privacy and a peaceful perch overlooking the Carquinez Strait. Whether you're looking to renovate, expand, or invest, this property presents a rare chance to add value in a well-connected location. Conveniently close to the shops and restaurants of downtown Martinez, public transportation, and major freeways, this home is perfect for buyers with vision and creativity. Bring your contractor and your imagination—and make this hillside gem your own.
Sold for $615,000
$615,000
1242 Thomas Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
1beds
1,718sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$739,100 Zestimate®
$358/sqft
$2,729 Estimated rent
Home value
$739,100
$658,000 - $828,000
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Elevated positionAbundance of natural lightGenerously sized roomsFlexible layout
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Listed by:
Aron Crisp II DRE #01316972 415-720-3348,
EXP Realty
Bought with:
Matt Rubenstein, DRE #01889932
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Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41110539
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Concrete, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Circulating
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,718
- Total interior livable area: 1,718 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Terraced Down, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Down
Details
- Parcel number: 3721110181
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: None
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Martinez
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $358/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $143,859
- Annual tax amount: $2,576
- Date on market: 9/5/2025
- Listing terms: Call Listing Agent,Cash,Conventional,FHA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2025 | Sold | $615,000$358/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41110539 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Pending sale | $615,000$358/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Contingent | $615,000$358/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41110539 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $615,000$358/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41110539 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,576 +4.2% | $143,859 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,472 +2.2% | $141,039 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,418 +1.5% | $138,275 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,383 +5.7% | $135,565 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,255 +3.6% | $132,908 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,177 +0.9% | $131,547 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,158 +4.4% | $128,969 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,066 +2.7% | $126,441 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,012 +7.2% | $123,963 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,877 +5% | $121,533 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,788 | $119,709 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,788 | $117,365 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $116,835 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $114,545 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $112,300 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $111,462 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $111,728 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $109,538 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $107,391 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $105,287 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $103,224 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $101,201 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $99,347 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $97,400 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $95,491 |
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Neighborhood: 94553
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- 6/10John Muir Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Martinez Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Alhambra Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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