Welcome to your dream home in the highly sought-after Virginia Hills neighborhood of Martinez! This beautifully maintained property combines comfort, functionality, and modern upgrades in a serene hillside setting. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms plus an expansive loft/game room, this home offers incredible flexibility for entertaining, working, or relaxing. The oversized loft opens to a stunning wraparound balcony with sweeping hill views—perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets. Inside, you’ll find rich bamboo flooring throughout (with the exception of the loft), adding warmth and style to the home. The inviting living room is equipped with a projector and surround sound system, creating the ultimate movie night experience right at home. The home includes 2 full bathrooms, with the primary suite offering a touch of luxury thanks to heated floors in the ensuite bath. Energy efficiency is a major bonus with fully paid-off solar. Outdoors, enjoy a private, low-maintenance backyard designed for easy living, along with a large, wide driveway, 2-car garage, and dedicated RV/boat parking—ideal for all your vehicles and toys. Additional highlights include clean inspection reports for peace of mind and access to the highly regarded Pleasant Hill school district.
Sold for $983,000
$983,000
259 Donegal Way, Martinez, CA 94553
3beds
2,036sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$984,400 Zestimate®
$483/sqft
$4,241 Estimated rent
Home value
$984,400
$935,000 - $1.03M
$4,241/mo
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Listed by:
Andrew Rusca DRE #02088674 andrewrusca@gmail.com,
Exp Realty Of California, Inc
Bought with:
Ahmad Rahimi, DRE #01704693
First Capital Investments & Financial
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41135636
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Other
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Garage, Common Area
Features
- Flooring: Bamboo
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,036
- Total interior livable area: 2,036 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, RV/Boat Parking, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: No Steps to Entry
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,840 sqft
- Features: Other, Back Yard, Side Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 1642610164
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Martinez
- Subdivision: Virginia Hills
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Price range: $983K - $983K
- Listing terms: CalHFA,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Sold | $983,000-1.2%$483/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41135636 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Pending sale | $995,000$489/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41135636 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Contingent | $995,000$489/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41135636 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Pending sale | $995,000$489/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41135636 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Price change | $995,000-0.3%$489/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41135636 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Pending sale | $998,000$490/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41133806 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $998,000+339.6%$490/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41126953 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/1995 | Sold | $227,000$111/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,609 +2.3% | $422,020 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,482 +1.9% | $413,746 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,378 +0.9% | $405,635 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,332 +3.3% | $397,682 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,161 +2.1% | $389,885 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,052 +1.1% | $385,889 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,998 +2.5% | $378,324 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,875 +3.4% | $370,907 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,713 +2.7% | $363,635 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,589 +2.7% | $356,506 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,467 | $351,152 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,467 | $344,274 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $342,719 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $336,000 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $329,413 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $326,953 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $327,731 +6.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $307,090 +9.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $281,461 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $275,944 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $270,534 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $265,230 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $260,370 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $255,266 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $250,261 |
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Neighborhood: 94553
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Valhalla Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10Valley View Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 8/10College Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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- 259 Donegal Way
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