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$870,000
3beds
3,198sqft

3890 Serrano St, Martinez, CA 94553

3beds
3,198sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
9,000 Square Feet Lot
$860,700 Zestimate®
$272/sqft

What's special

Beautiful hill viewsPrivate entranceSpacious and private backyardUpdated flooringRemodeled bathroomsNew kitchen appliances

This spacious Martinez home offers approximately 3,198 square feet of versatile living space with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an open and light-filled floor plan, and beautiful hill views. Thoughtfully updated with fresh interior and exterior paint, updated flooring, remodeled bathrooms, and new kitchen appliances, the home offers a move-in-ready feel with plenty of flexibility for today’s lifestyle. A generous bonus living area provides the ideal space for a media room, game room, home office, or second family room, while the separate downstairs living area features its own kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom, and private entrance—an excellent option for multigenerational living, extended family, guests, or additional flexible space. The spacious and private backyard offers plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, and relaxing. Located in a sought-after Martinez neighborhood near Downtown Martinez, shopping, dining, parks, and convenient commuter routes, this home combines generous square footage, modern updates, flexible living options, privacy, and an excellent location.

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Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41149882MLS Logo
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Living Room

Kitchen

Primary Bedroom

Zillow last checked:

Listing updated:

Listed by:

Marie Tara DRE #01923337 510-921-2701,

Alliance Bay Realty

Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41149882MLS Logo

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
  • Room types: Main Entry, Basement, Bonus Room
Kitchen
  • Features: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Heating
  • Forced Air
Cooling
  • Central Air
Appliances
  • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Features
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Has basement: Yes
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
  • Total structure area: 3,198
  • Total interior livable area: 3,198 sqft
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Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached
  • Garage spaces: 2
Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Hills
Lot
  • Size: 9,000 Square Feet
  • Features: Premium Lot, Back Yard
Details
  • Parcel number: 3700950102
  • 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: 1939

Utilities & green energy

  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater
  • Subdivision: Not Listed
HOA
  • Has HOA: No
Location
  • Region: Martinez

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $272/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $305,648
  • Price range: $870K - $870K
  • Date on market: 9/30/2026
  • Listing agreement: Excl Right
  • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
  • Electric utility on property: Yes

Price history

DateEventPrice
10/1/2026Listed for sale$870,000+55.4%$272/sqft
Source: Bay East AOR #41149882 Report a problem
5/20/2026Sold$560,000-6.7%$175/sqft
Source: Bay East AOR #41127530 Report a problem
4/8/2026Pending sale$600,000$188/sqft
Source: Bay East AOR #41127530 Report a problem
3/17/2026Listed for sale$600,000+599900%$188/sqft
Source: Bay East AOR #41127530 Report a problem
4/12/2012Listing removed$100
Source: Altera Signature Properties Report a problem
3/13/2011Listed for sale$100-99.9%
Source: Altera Signature Properties Report a problem
4/8/1997Sold$184,500$58/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2026-- $305,648 +2%
2025$2,431 -42.3%$299,656 +2%
2024$4,216 +2%$293,781 +2%
2023$4,135 +1.6%$288,021 +2%
2022$4,070 +3.8%$282,374 +2%
2021$3,923 +2.5%$276,838 +1%
2020$3,827 +1.1%$274,001 +2%
2019$3,787 +3.6%$268,629 +2%
2018$3,657 +2%$263,363 +2%
2017$3,586 +7.3%$258,200 +2%
2016$3,341 +3.5%$253,138 +1.5%
2015$3,227 $249,337 +2%
2014$3,227 $244,453 +0.5%
2013-- $243,349 +2%
2012-- $238,578 +2%
2011-- $233,901 +0.8%
2010-- $232,154 -0.2%
2009-- $232,706 +2%
2008-- $228,144 +2%
2007-- $223,672 +2%
2006-- $219,287 +2%
2005-- $214,988 +2%
2004-- $210,773 +1.9%
2003-- $206,911 +2%
2002-- $202,855 +2%
2001-- $198,878
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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$5,500/mo
Principal & interest
$4666
Property taxes
$834
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Estimated market value

$860,700

$818,000 - $904,000

$4,616/mo

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Neighborhood: 94553

Nearby schools

John Swett Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 1.2 miles
8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10
Student Progress Rating
7/10
Martinez Junior High School
Grades 6-8 • 1.2 miles
7/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10
Student Progress Rating
6/10
Alhambra Senior High School
Grades 9-12 • 0.4 miles
8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
7/10
College Readiness Rating
8/10

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