Welcome to this beautifully updated single-level 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering 1,400 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Step inside to discover an open and inviting floor plan with high ceilings and a bright and modern kitchen featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in wine refrigerator—perfect for hosting and everyday living. The real showstopper is the backyard; a true entertainer’s dream with a cozy outdoor fire pit, spacious patio area, and lush planter beds ideal for gardening enthusiasts. A large outdoor shed provides ample storage for tools, gear, or creative projects. Located in a quiet and friendly neighborhood, this home is a rare gem that combines comfort, functionality and style. Minutes to Shopping, Equestrian Trails, Hiking Trails, Restaurants & Historic Downtown Martinez. Close to Mount Wanda & John Swett Elementary. Easy access to Hwy 4, 80, 680, 24 & BART.
Sold for $1,030,000
$1,030,000
159 Blue Canyon Way, Martinez, CA 94553
3beds
1,400sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$987,500 Zestimate®
$736/sqft
$3,938 Estimated rent
Home value
$987,500
$889,000 - $1.11M
$3,938/mo
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Listed by:
Erin McKeon DRE #01464144 949-842-7032,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Lori True, DRE #01700137
Compass
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41094435
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Formal Dining Room, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,400
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,840 sqft
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Back Yard, Side Yard, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 1553900109
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Martinez
- Subdivision: Not Listed
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/16/2025 | Sold | $1,030,000+15.1%$736/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41094435 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2025 | Pending sale | $895,000$639/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41094435 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $895,000+32.9%$639/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41094435 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2015 | Sold | $673,500+3.6%$481/sqft |
Source: CCAR #40709784 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2015 | Listed for sale | $649,999$464/sqft |
Source: Dudum Real Estate Group #40709784 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,244 +4.7% | $797,280 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,787 +1.8% | $781,648 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,618 +1.7% | $766,323 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,458 +2.3% | $751,298 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,248 +1.7% | $736,567 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,097 +1.2% | $729,015 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,992 +2.9% | $714,722 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,738 +1.5% | $700,709 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,610 +7.4% | $686,970 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,017 +202.7% | $673,500 +241.4% |
| 2015 | $2,648 | $197,255 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,648 | $193,392 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $192,519 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $188,745 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $185,045 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $183,663 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $184,100 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $180,491 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $176,953 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $173,484 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $170,083 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $166,749 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $163,693 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $160,484 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $157,338 |
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Neighborhood: 94553
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John Swett Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Martinez Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 8/10Alhambra Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
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- California
- Contra Costa County
- Martinez
- 94553
- 159 Blue Canyon Way
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