Welcome to a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath,2-story home! This inviting single-family residence offers a smart and efficient layout, elegant design, and thoughtful features that create a wonderful blend of comfort, privacy, and modern living. Built in 2012, the home offers the quality and efficiency of modern construction while providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere. A warm and inviting interior welcomes you into the living room, which flows seamlessly into the dining area and granite-finished chef’s kitchen. A cozy private patio sits just off the kitchen/family area, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or relaxing beneath the trees. Comfort and privacy continue upstairs, where two generously sized bedrooms share a well-appointed bathroom conveniently located near the laundry area. The spacious primary suite feels like a private hotel retreat, featuring a generous bedroom, a large walk-in closet, and a sun-filled ensuite bathroom with a relaxing soaking tub and separate stall shower. Thoughtfully designed for year-round comfort and quiet, the home features energy-efficient double-pane and sound-reducing windows that provide excellent insulation while helping create a more peaceful and private living environment. Additional highlights include a large 2-car garage, freshly painted interiors, newer carpet upstairs, and a private outdoor space. The community offers a wonderful sense of connection and pride. Residents take pride in keeping the neighborhood beautiful, and every Christmas the community comes alive as neighbors decorate their homes and participate in a festive Christmas light competition—a special tradition that brings residents together and creates a warm, vibrant atmosphere. Ideally situated with convenient access to I-680, Highway 4, and Amtrak, this home is also just minutes from the vibrant downtown areas of Martinez and Pleasant Hill. Enjoy nearby parks, scenic walking trails, and the year-round Martinez Farmers Market, offering an excellent blend of convenience, recreation, and community. With an excellent commuting location and freshly resurfaced roadway, this is a high-value opportunity in Central Contra Costa County. A beautiful home, a peaceful setting, and a community you’ll be proud to call home—don’t miss it!
For sale
$743,500
714 Falling Star Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
3beds
1,726sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2012
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$731,700 Zestimate®
$431/sqft
$188/mo HOA
What's special
Smart and efficient layoutNewer carpet upstairsFreshly painted interiorsElegant designLarge walk-in closetPrivate outdoor spaceTwo generously sized bedrooms
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Listed by:
Mark Ross DRE #00888401 925-212-8127,
Ross Company Realtor
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41150502
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 0.5 Bath, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Fiberglass, Window, Stall Shower, Sunken Tub, Updated Baths
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,726
- Total interior livable area: 1,726 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,178 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 1615800404
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2012
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Belmont Terrace
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Greenbelt, Playground
- Services included: Common Area Maint, Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $188 monthly
- HOA name: NOT LISTED
- HOA phone: 925-228-4710
Location
- Region: Martinez
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $431/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $447,395
- Date on market: 10/9/2026
Estimated market value
$731,700
$695,000 - $768,000
$4,069/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $743,500+108.7%$431/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Listing removed | $3,395$2/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $3,395-3%$2/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Price change | $3,500-2.8%$2/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,600+12.7%$2/sqft |
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| 2/16/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/5/2020 | Listing removed | $3,195$2/sqft |
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| 4/27/2020 | Listed for rent | $3,195+10.4%$2/sqft |
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| 5/21/2018 | Listing removed | $2,895$2/sqft |
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| 5/8/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,895+0.2%$2/sqft |
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| 2/28/2017 | Listing removed | $2,890$2/sqft |
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| 2/14/2017 | Price change | $2,890-5.2%$2/sqft |
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| 2/4/2017 | Listed for rent | $3,050+27.1%$2/sqft |
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| 10/9/2013 | Listing removed | $2,400$1/sqft |
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| 9/9/2013 | Listed for rent | $2,400+6.7%$1/sqft |
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| 9/19/2012 | Listing removed | $2,250$1/sqft |
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| 8/21/2012 | Price change | $2,250-1.7%$1/sqft |
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| 8/20/2012 | Listed for rent | $2,290$1/sqft |
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| 7/26/2012 | Sold | $356,296$206/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $447,395 +2% |
| 2025 | $6,548 +4.4% | $438,623 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,275 +2.7% | $430,023 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,111 +2.9% | $421,593 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,939 +3% | $413,327 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,764 +1.7% | $405,223 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,667 +2.1% | $401,069 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,551 +4.4% | $393,205 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,319 +1.4% | $385,496 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,243 +7.2% | $377,938 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,891 +2.2% | $370,529 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,784 | $364,964 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,784 | $357,816 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $356,200 +201% |
| 2012 | -- | $118,320 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $116,000 -33.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $174,000 +39.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $125,000 -34.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $192,154 |
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Neighborhood: 94553
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Martinez (925) 335-5800
Source: CCAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



