1509 Ortega Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
OFF MARKET

$1,158,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,014 sqft

1509 Ortega Dr, Martinez, CA 94553

Est. Refi. Payment $7,324/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 23, 2025 for $1,185,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.16M
Since last month
Increased$12K (+1%)
Since last year
Decreased$18K (-1.5%)
Since last sale
Decreased$17K (-1.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +61% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.17M
August 2026$1.16M
July 2026$1.16M
June 2026$1.14M
May 2026$1.17M
April 2026$1.19M
March 2026$1.18M
February 2026$1.17M
January 2026$1.16M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.26
Single-Family Home
$991,500
12/09/25
4
2
2,081
0.19
Single-Family Home
$965,000
09/29/25
4
2
1,635
0.43
Single-Family Home
$1,290,000
12/03/25
4
2
2,041
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,355,000
03/10/26
4
3
2,455
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,025,000
04/01/26
3
2
1,512
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,028,000
11/18/25
5
3
2,392
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,330,000
07/10/26
4
3
2,392
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,517,000
05/08/26
4
3
2,268
0.36
Single-Family Home
$965,000
12/30/25
4
3
2,272

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.04
$1,037,300
4
2
2,014
Off Market
0.06
$1,041,500
4
2
2,143
Off Market
0.09
$1,040,700
4
3
2,408
Off Market
0.13
$990,700
3
2
2,143
Off Market
0.14
$1,053,900
4
2
2,284
Off Market
0.15
$1,038,800
4
2
2,255
Off Market
0.13
$615,900
3
1
1,338
Off Market
0.13
$584,500
3
2
1,338
Off Market
0.13
$533,000
3
2
1,338
Off Market
0.13
$596,000
3
12
1,338
Off Market
0.13
$736,700
23
12
1,338
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1988
2,014 sqft
$575/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

This beautifully updated home rests on a gentle hillside in one of Martinezs most desirable neighborhoods, offering a perfect blend of comfort, style, and thoughtful design. The front yard provides lovely setting with manicured vegetation, mature trees, and welcoming walkway. Inside, vaulted ceilings and large windows fill the living room with natural light, enhanced by wide-plank floors and custom shutters are well appreciated. The dining area connects to a light and bright kitchen with white cabinetry, tasteful countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a cozy breakfast nook overlooking the garden. The adjacent family room features high ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and French doors leading to a multi-level backyard deck, perfect for indoor-outdoor living. Just a couple of steps up, the primary suite offers deck access, dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a spacious walk-in closet with custom shelving. Three spacious secondary bedrooms share a full bath, with a laundry room nearby. The two-car garage offers generous storage. The backyard is truly special retreat that boasts refreshed lawn, stone pavers, bird-friendly landscaping, and gated side access for boat or trailer. Near the Pleasant Hill border, this home is close to top-rated schools, scenic parks, and vibrant amenities.
1509 Ortega Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,014 sqft single-family home built in 1988. It last sold for $1,185,000 on May 23, 2025 (8% above the $1,100,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,158,100, with a rent estimate of $4,211/month.
Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago
Listed by Michael Gordon 01432940, (408) 214-2277
E3 Realty & Loans, (408) 221-5803
Trisha Motter 01749064, (408) 221-5803
E3 Realty & Loans, (408) 221-5803
Bought with: Lana Nemirovsky 01972845, (415) 407-6016, Abio Properties, (925) 310-4636
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML82003220

Home Details for 1509 Ortega Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family RoomWet Bar
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2014 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Public Utilities, Water PublicAppliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: InsideMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Central AirHeating Fuel: Central Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Family Room
Gas & Electric
Gas: PublicUtilities
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: TilePatio / Porch: DeckExterior: Back YardFoundation: Slab
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1988
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1554610293

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,100,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Martinez
School Information
Elementary School: ValhallaElementaryElementary School District: MtDiabloUnifiedJr High / Middle School: ValleyViewMiddle_1High School: CollegeParkHigh_1High School District: MtDiabloUnifiedWalk Score: 13

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2014

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSell

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: ML82003220

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 23, 2025
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82003220
Sold
$1,185,000
May 2, 2025
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82003220
Pending
$1,100,000
Apr 25, 2025
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82003220
Listed For Sale
$1,100,000
Apr 23, 2018
Source: CCAR #40809446
Sold
$850,000
Apr 13, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$850,000

Market trends in Martinez

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$773K
$12.5K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
0.2%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$495
$4
MoM
Available listings
120

What Locals Say about Martinez

At least 339 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say it's quiet

  • 65 % Say there's wildlife

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 36 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Cathy Mitchell
    "I have a 3 mile commute each way. "
  • Terry
    "Iโ€™m retired so my commute is just steps away to my weaving studio also known as an extra bedroom. I used to drive to BART and park there and take the train to SF to work. "
  • Elliott Hull
    "Iโ€™m lucky to have a short commute but Martinez is close to a lot of cities with employment opportunities "
  • Elliott Hull
    "Martinez is a safe neighborhood pretty much anywhere. Some areas are a little rough but very peaceful city"
  • Trulia User
    "Diverse city, not too big, growing downtown area. Major services such as hospitals, fire department, police easily accessible."
  • Laurel Lucia
    "Wouldnโ€™t like that there are no sidewalks but the views are pretty and I see lots of people walking dogs "
  • Ggonzalez10397
    "Safe environment very quiet not alot of action going on alot of great schools surrounding the neighborhood "
  • Trulia User
    "neighbor hood watch, night out. hoa grounds keeping, loving family, porch lights very bright. And friendly neighbors, why I love my family and friends. Clean parks and clean sidewalk areas gardens with flowers, nice grass growing, ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ’— good morals and keeping safe, good parking. no speeding cars in a residential areas, high standards, good to be there at the moment but, gym time is important, having a healthy body matters. saddle ridge is an special beautiful place to live. "
  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is near the canal trail and close to great hiking. The neighbors are very friendly and helpful. Houses are festive during holidays. "
  • Pricilla V.
    "Easy freeway access, always traffic to and from the city, not easy to walk to public transportation, need car "
  • Adrian L.
    "Family and pet oriented. Everyone watches out for each other. Everyone waves and says hello. Schools are good. Great community park being upgraded as we speak. All dogs are on leashes. "
  • Beatriz L.
    "Most homeowners have dogs and walk them in the neighborhood. Plenty of hiking areas around where dogs are allowed"
  • Sandra F.
    "quite, nice, a really good place to live. I would recommend to anyone. very diverse. great for kids or singles"
  • Gsandals
    "I work in Martinez about 6 minutes away by car and 37 minutes walking, soooooo itโ€™s easy. Highway 4 East is often a nightmare but you can usually get to 680 without getting stuck as long as itโ€™s not between noon and 5pm"
  • Linn G.
    "It is a nice town near the city without the rushed feeling or traffic. Perfect to commute and good for families. "
  • Smith.natasha.589
    "Easy. Next to the 4, 680 and 24 freeways. Quick access to Berkeley and Richmond as well as Antioch and Pittsburg. Traffic shows up around 4pm vs the 80 freeway near Berkeley that starts around 330. "
  • Natalie K.
    "I e been here my whole life. Great community. People look out for each other. Lots of generations of families. "
  • Smith.natasha.589
    "We were greeted the day of moving in from our neighbor across the street. All homes are well kept and everyone is friendly and greets you. "
  • Kristen Q.
    "A lot of people walking with or without their dogs along the same route. Just be aware if you have a dog that isnโ€™t good with other dogs or people, also know itโ€™s your responsibility to give the passerby space"
  • John D.
    "Great access to large undeveloped parks for hiking and cycling. Beautiful marina park. It feels further away from the metro area than it is. "
  • Sandra
    "It's quite peaceful. Beautiful rolling hills with many species of birds and wildlife. Suburban/country life. Lots of trails to walk or ride a bike and hiking."
  • Christmasmae
    "Weโ€™ve lived here for 28 years! Itโ€™s the perfect city for families, schools and commuting! Neighbors are lovely! The city is comfortable! The parks are beautiful! "
  • Kmarsden
    "Farmerโ€™s Market Senior Center classes like Jazzercize John Muir Historic Site Waterfront Park Neighbors are friendly Rural Residential zoning means big lots with nice neighbors but not too close."
  • Alexia S.
    "it's a great place to live but the high prices of rent are pushing younger newer families out. It won't be family friendly for long."
  • Kmarsden
    "No events in my immediate neighborhood but lots downtown: Senior center including Jazzersize and other classes, farmerโ€™s market, etc."
  • Kmar
    "John Muirโ€™s house and Mt. Wanda close by. Rural Residential zoning creates a spacious, casual yet friendly atmosphere in the neighborhood."
  • Andrea K.
    "I take 680 south to get to work itโ€™s super easy to get on and off where I live in Martinez my commute isnโ€™t bad"
  • Bootlvr
    "the tree of lights every November, our neighborhood garage sale in spring, and the summer neighborhood potluck"
  • Meghanstanczak
    "Lots of people have dogs they walk. There is a dog park downtown near the marina and one on the board of pleasant hill. "
  • Smith.natasha.589
    "They would love this area. Lots of open spaces. Responsible dog owners are much appreciated. Many homes have fenced in back yards to allow for play and potty. Even for a pet community, thereโ€™s not a lot of barking or stray dogs around. "
  • Balesna
    "Lots of dog owners around here!! Walks being taken from sunrise and into the evening hours this late in the summer season."
  • Hanahil
    "Safe, nice parks, wide roads, lots of stores and restaurants and public transit........................."
  • Jessica G.
    "Very calm are and good school district love the area. Nice neighborhood store and theater near by down town Martinez nice calm night life. I see my self retiring in this area for sure"
  • Poisonivey48
    "A lot of people walk and are very friendly. Wide variety of people from all over. scenery is beautiful. "
  • Shuntingdale52
    "I see people walking their dogs all the time up and down the street. Martinez is a cute town. Wish there was more to do. But Love the Farmers Market on Sunday."
  • Natalie S. S.
    "Homecoming is pretty cool because if you live downtown or near it thereโ€™s a parade you can just walk outside your house and sit down on the curb itโ€™s got that small town feel thatโ€™s why I call it home"
  • Sandra F.
    "It's 2 blocks away from the Jr. High. Close to restaurants and close to downtown. Very quiet neighborhood. "
  • terry
    "Every two years we have a block party. People say hi. Grocery, drug an Starbucks are walking distance. "
  • Nubia
    "Our little town has plenty to see and do. our 4th of July Celebration, Christmas tree lighting, parade and visit from Santa. Pedlers fair n market."

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-09-14 00:32:35 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Frequently asked questions about 1509 Ortega Dr

  • What is 1509 Ortega Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1509 Ortega Dr in Martinez, CA is $1,158,100.
  • What is the price history for 1509 Ortega Dr?
    1509 Ortega Dr in Martinez, CA last sold for $1,185,000 in May 2025.
  • Is Martinez a buyer's or seller's market?
    Martinez is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Martinez?
    The median sale price in Martinez is $773K. That is down $12.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 1509 Ortega Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1509 Ortega Dr in Martinez, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1509 Ortega Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1509 Ortega Dr in Martinez, CA has laundry facilities.

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