1970 E 3rd St, Benicia, CA 94510
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OFF MARKET

$790,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Oct 7, 2026
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,888 sqft

1970 E 3rd St, Benicia, CA 94510

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,888 sqft
$418/sqft
Attached Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1970 E 3rd St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Modern feelLarge islandGreat backyardComfortable two-story layoutGranite countersCovered patio
This Benicia 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home has all the space you need, plus a bonus office for working or studying from home. The remodeled kitchen is perfect for cooking with its large island, granite counters, and modern feel. Hardwood floors run throughout the main living areas, and the bathrooms have been nicely updated too.

The home offers a comfortable two-story layout with plenty of room for family or friends. Outside, enjoy a great backyard with a lawn and covered patio ideal for BBQs, relaxing, or playtime. A 2-car garage adds convenience for parking and storage.

 A welcoming, move-in ready home close to schools, shopping, and more!

Renter responsible for water, garbage and PG&E. No smoking, Pets negotiable, renters insurance required.
1970 E 3rd St, Benicia, CA 94510 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,888 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $180,000 on Jan 15, 1997 (4,765% above the $3,700 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2025 with an asking price of $3,700 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 5, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $790,000, with a rent estimate of $3,934/month.

Home Details for 1970 E 3rd St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached, On Site

Comparable Sales for 1970 E 3rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1920 E 3rd St, Benicia, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$765,000
06/18/26
4
2
1,560 sqft
129 Harbor Vista Ct, Benicia, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$284,500
10/14/25
3
3
1,935 sqft
2048 E 3rd Street, Benicia, CA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$850,000
08/31/26
3
2
2,510 sqft
260 Saint Augustine Drive, Benicia, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$865,000
10/01/26
4
3
1,880 sqft
1811 Pacifica Ct, Benicia, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$705,000
04/08/26
3
2
1,239 sqft
59 La Cruz Avenue, Benicia, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$585,000
04/03/26
3
2
1,020 sqft
119 Mountview Ter, Benicia, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$820,000
01/05/26
4
3
2,177 sqft
128 W Seaview Drive, Benicia, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$780,000
08/17/26
4
2
1,536 sqft
74 Linda Vista Street, Benicia, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$659,000
11/07/25
3
2
1,151 sqft
375 E O Street, Benicia, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$820,000
02/23/26
3
2
1,751 sqft

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What Locals Say about Benicia

At least 237 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 69 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 68 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 66 % Say there's wildlife

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 47 % Say there are community events

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  • Daniel Rebolledo
    "Plenty of parks where you can take your dogs"
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  • Siddhantshahi
    "There is lots of parks and open spaces that are dog friendly. There is the Benicia state park, the waterfront at downtown, and walking trails around lake Herman to name a few. "
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  • linda.j.michels
    "Fairly quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Good mix of longtime residents and new families. "
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  • Forddancr
    "We’ve had a 4th of July block party for a few years that is about it. We have lived in the same house approximately 45 years. Most of the neighbors have been here many years like us. My brother and his family is across the street so it’s a pretty close knit group here we have known for many years "
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  • Tracyong18
    "Not bad but I work across the bridge so I have to pay bridge toll. Benicia is beautiful and very dog friendly. People are really nice here. "
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  • Scott.a.arjun
    "The public schools are pretty good. you would need to move to a much pricier place to get such value for your house purchase. the neighborhood is safe and relatively crime free. there is no violent crime as i know it. furthermore, neighbors look out for each other "
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  • Lourdes.devigal
    "We like the Tree Lighting ceremony in December when the locals walk up and down First Street, sampling cookies from all the stores and greeting each other!! "
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  • Angelajimenez138
    "Such a great small town feel and a great place to raise kids, the schools are great there are so many nice parks and even a small beach the kids can play at you can’t beat Benicia!"
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  • Ginger
    "There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood. lots of barking sometimes. most people clean up after their dogs. "
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  • Ginger
    "The downtown 1st street area is beautiful with lots of great restaurants and cute "wine walk" events."
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  • Marcy M.
    "I have lived here for 2 years and love it!! It’s so quaint and safe! The waterfront is so pretty - perfect for evening walks"
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  • Marcy P.
    "I’ve lived here for 2 years and just love it! So quaint with the water front and also so many great places to meet up with other locals and share a meal! "
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  • Alycia Q.
    "Easy access to freeways. Some traffic jams during commute times. One freeway in and one freeway out. "
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  • Bruce A.
    "Good neighborhood. Quiet. Low crime. Safe. Well maintained. Good schools. Close to freeways. Quaint downtown. "
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  • Christy
    "I love Benicia what I want my son and daughter to grow up anywhere else great people safe neighborhoods everybody's friendly"
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  • Lourdes.devigal
    "There’s always a ton of children in the neighborhood for Halloween. We hand out candy for three whole hours and there a good smattering of parents walking with them. "
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  • Don Z.
    "we have Great neighbors that are respectful of your space and watch out for each other The schools are very good The downtown area has lots of activities such as holiday parades, farmers markets and good restaurants. "
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  • Lourdes.devigal
    "People are always walking their dogs in the neighborhood. There’s a dog park at the Community Park near one of local elementary schools. This is a very dog friendly neighborhood"
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  • Lydia
    "Great schools, nice waterfront community, and safe neighborhoods. There isn’t much crime compared to other cities. "
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  • Lourdes.devigal
    "Upper middle class residential neighborhood where neighbors greet each other as we go about our day to day lives. "
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  • Don Z.
    "Benicia has great schools and a relatively low crime rate. The community has lots of public events such as Fairs, parades and other activities. "
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  • Charks50
    "You see tons of people walking their dogs in the area. It’s a very dog friendly city. Lots of parks for walking in the area. Possibly a fog park nearby -+ I don’t have a dog so not sure."
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  • LD_626
    "We often see people walking their dogs at all times of the day. we see plenty of dogs at the dog park as well. "
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  • Andrea
    "Andrea Lived here ten plus years. Family friendly town, were everyone knows everyone. You will never get me to move out of town. Still has that old home town charm and feel."
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  • Cj M.
    "Although Benicia is a safe city in general, it’s crucial for parents to still be vigilant with kids up to high school age. There are many folks from surrounding cities who come and have made Benicia a bit unsafe lately."
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  • Clm22401
    "We are a very friendly dog neighborhood. We have many neighbors that have dogs, as do we, that enjoy walking their dogs with no problem or issues "
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  • Clm22401
    "Our neighborhood is very quiet and friendly. We love the total feeling of community in Benicia. We look out for each other too "
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  • Eric K.
    "Dog lovers would love it here. Plenty of parks and trails to navigate and the downtown is dog friendly too. "
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  • Justine Q.
    "Great schools and quiet neighborhood! I have loved living here. Little community with lots of city programs and activities for kids."
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  • Yvette S.
    "~ I work remote so I get to enjoy Benicia on my off time. Cute, little, three-exits only city in the cuts 😉"
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  • Denea W.
    "Benicia is a wonderful little community with a big heart and lots of community involvement. Weather it's arts, antiques, yummy little restaurants, or beautiful parks, Benicia has it all."
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  • Gerren M.
    "It’s a nice neighborhood and the sports league is great. It’s like a small town and almost everyone knows everyone "
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  • Kristin D. M.
    "Bedroom community in decent commute distance to all the major cities. Best place to raise a family. Lots of “return” citizens, meaning they grew up here. They left and then they came back to raise their families. Really great town and community. "
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  • Ybarra_matthew
    "There’s something magical that called to us, as we came across the bridge, on a contra costa county exodus. The minute you arrive you know its home. It’s like you stole a town from a Hallmark movie!"
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  • Shannon
    "Great charming small town. People are very friendly. Close to water. Downtown is great....local shops, artsy community. Good restaurants and bars. "
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  • Jack v.
    "Via Ferry. Relaxing and very civil with wine in the evening, and Coffee and donuts in the morning. But at 1.5 hours each way - it makes for a long day"
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  • ctanks143
    "It's quiet, clean, and peaceful!!! I love my community and embrace the culture!!! We love going to the farmers market and getting great goodies!!! The restaurants are outstanding!!! And the people are great!!!"
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  • Scott a. a.
    "I've lived on my street for about 2 and a 1/2 to 3 years and I know them all pretty well. I regularly have them over for barbecues through the summer and we have block parties. We watched each other's houses and pets and kids"
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  • Whiteldridge
    "Large amount of water access, eclectic architecture, supermellow vibe. Beautiful views of bucolic hills of Martinez and Porta Costa."
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  • Bsn160
    "Great location and coffee shops. Only place semi affordable with water views. Neighbors are friendly. Yearly Christmas parties with progressive dinner. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 5, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,700
Sep 25, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,700
Jan 15, 1997
Source: N/A
Sold
$180,000

Frequently asked questions about 1970 E 3rd St

  • What is 1970 E 3rd St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1970 E 3rd St in Benicia, CA is $790,000.
  • What is the price history for 1970 E 3rd St?
    1970 E 3rd St in Benicia, CA last sold for $180,000 in January 1997.
  • Is Benicia a buyer's or seller's market?
    Benicia is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Benicia?
    The median sale price in Benicia is $824K. That is up $9.83K from the prior month.
  • Does 1970 E 3rd St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1970 E 3rd St in Benicia, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1970 E 3rd St have parking?
    Yes, 1970 E 3rd St in Benicia, CA has on-site parking.

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