Welcome to this beautiful & unique property on Courthouse Hill in the heart of downtown Martinez. Just 3 blocks from the lively downtown district & a short drive to the marina, this home offers convenient access to restaurants, shops, waterfront activities, and everything the community has to offer. This multi-level home sits on one of the most well-maintained and thoughtfully landscaped properties in the area, featuring a beautiful front yard that creates an inviting first impression with water front views. Inside, the home offers a warm living room with scenic water views. The updated kitchen flows into a custom lounge space, perfect for relaxing/entertaining. The second level features two bedrooms with water views that bring in natural light & highlight the home’s unique hillside charm. Downstairs features a private bedroom & bathroom with its own entrance, offering flexibility for guests, an in-law suite, or a home office. The backyard is the star of the property. Designed with multiple levels for entertaining and relaxation, it features abundant seating areas, a fireplace, a pizza oven, an outdoor bar, and a hot tub/spa. From daytime views to breathtaking sunsets & relaxing evenings, this outdoor space creates an incredible setting to enjoy the Martinez hillside lifestyle.
Sold for $780,000
$780,000
825 Lafayette St, Martinez, CA 94553
3beds
1,375sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
5,702 Square Feet Lot
$766,500 Zestimate®
$567/sqft
$3,739 Estimated rent
Home value
$766,500
$690,000 - $851,000
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Outdoor barAbundant seating areasUpdated kitchenPizza oven
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Listed by:
Ruben Haros Bravo DRE #02086645 831-869-7382,
Exp Realty Of Northern California, Inc
Bought with:
Sebron Flenaugh, DRE #01789391
Lynel Ford Realty
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41127175
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,375
- Total interior livable area: 1,375 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Garden
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Downtown, Marina, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Marina,Water
Lot
- Size: 5,702 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3730730037
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Martinez
- Subdivision: Other
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Price range: $780K - $780K
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/20/2026 | Sold | $780,000+0.6%$567/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41127175 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2026 | Pending sale | $775,000$564/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $775,000+24%$564/sqft |
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| 3/12/2019 | Sold | $624,950$455/sqft |
Source: CCAR #40845517 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2019 | Pending sale | $624,950$455/sqft |
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| 1/11/2019 | Price change | $624,950-3.8%$455/sqft |
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| 11/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $649,950+88.4%$473/sqft |
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| 3/7/2003 | Sold | $345,000+78.8%$251/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/1999 | Sold | $193,000$140/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,151 +4.6% | $697,082 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,746 +1.8% | $683,415 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,595 +1.7% | $670,016 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,454 +2.4% | $656,879 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,258 +1.7% | $644,000 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,118 +36.2% | $637,398 +42.3% |
| 2019 | $5,962 +3.1% | $447,915 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,781 +1.6% | $439,134 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,688 +23.1% | $430,525 +19.3% |
| 2016 | $4,619 +15.9% | $361,000 +5.7% |
| 2015 | $3,987 | $341,500 +12.2% |
| 2014 | $3,987 | $304,500 +16.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $261,500 +14.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $228,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $228,000 -19% |
| 2010 | -- | $281,500 -27.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $386,000 +1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $380,406 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $372,948 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $365,636 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $358,468 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $351,440 +71.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $204,811 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $200,796 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $196,860 |
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Neighborhood: 94553
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10John Muir Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Martinez Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Alhambra Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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- California
- Contra Costa County
- Martinez
- 94553
- 825 Lafayette St
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