Come and see this one-of-a-kind 1916-built CRAFTSMAN Style home in the downtown Martinez area. With a walkability score of 79, you will have easy access to all the Charming shops and restaurants right in the neighborhood. There is a 180 degree view from the rear windows, overlooking the Carquinez Strait, the Benicia Bridge, and the Martinez Youth Ballfields. Enjoy sitting on porch in the front of the home, or having a barbecue on the back Terrace, with a "FUEGO" outdoor kitchen. The house itself, has leaded glass windows, Real wood flooring, trim and Wainscoting- a throwback to an age when homes were built by artisans and craftspeople. The walls are Lath-and-Plaster, not sheetrock, making it warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Another feature, is a full basement, with lots of storage or room for a shop, or POSSIBLE extra room. There is a full, formal dining room as well as a breakfast room. and an office off the primary bedroom. There is also a downstairs bedroom. The home appears to be built of full-sawn redwood, making it resistant to termites and moisture damage. This unique home simply stands out among the "Cookie Cutter" homes in the area- a must see.
Sold for $1,025,000
$1,025,000
1251 Escobar St, Martinez, CA 94553
3beds
2,052sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
3,484.8 Square Feet Lot
$956,500 Zestimate®
$500/sqft
$3,686 Estimated rent
Home value
$956,500
$861,000 - $1.05M
$3,686/mo
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Listed by:
Michael Gerry DRE #01307893 925-209-5140,
Rossmoor Realty / J.h. Russell,
Jacqueline Gerry DRE #01702866 925-209-5130,
Rossmoor Realty / J.h. Russell
Bought with:
Sharry Chimienti, DRE #01392533
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Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41107651
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower, Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range/Cooktop
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,052
- Total interior livable area: 2,052 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Carquinez, Delta, Hills, Bridge(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Delta
Lot
- Size: 3,484 sqft
- Features: Sloped Down, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 3730500059
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Unknown
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Details
- Builder model: Craftsman
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Martinez
- Subdivision: Downtown
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2025 | Sold | $1,025,000-6.7%$500/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41107651 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Pending sale | $1,099,000$536/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41107651 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,099,000+69.1%$536/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41107651 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2016 | Sold | $650,000-4.3%$317/sqft |
Source: CCAR #40737485 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2016 | Pending sale | $679,500$331/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Danville #40737485 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2016 | Price change | $679,500-2.2%$331/sqft |
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| 4/22/2016 | Listed for sale | $695,000+39%$339/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #40737485 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2003 | Sold | $499,950+117.4%$244/sqft |
Source: CCAR #11169318 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/1995 | Sold | $230,000$112/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,730 +4.7% | $754,373 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,296 +1.8% | $739,582 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,134 +1.7% | $725,082 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,982 +2.3% | $710,865 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,778 +1.7% | $696,928 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,632 +1.2% | $689,783 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,532 +2.9% | $676,259 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,288 +1.5% | $663,000 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,165 +30.8% | $650,000 +26.2% |
| 2016 | $6,242 +3.4% | $515,000 +4.1% |
| 2015 | $6,035 +26.9% | $494,500 +30% |
| 2014 | $4,756 | $380,500 +4.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $365,500 +14.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $320,000 +7.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $297,000 -12.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $340,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $340,500 -38.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $551,205 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $540,398 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $529,803 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $519,416 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $509,232 +88.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $270,471 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $265,168 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $259,970 |
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Neighborhood: 94553
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10John Muir Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Martinez Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Alhambra Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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- 1251 Escobar St
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