2185 James St, Martinez, CA 94553
OFF MARKET

2185 James St
Martinez, CA 94553

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 720 sqft (on 0.40 acres)

$781,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 26, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,689/mo*
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$781,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 26, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,689/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
720 sqft
(on 0.40 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Open Tue 11-1.This unique property boasts 2 remodeled homes on a spacious 0.4-acre lot, perfect for those seeking a blend of modern convenience & small-town charm. The main 2-bedroom house has been meticulously updated w/ new carpet, laminate flooring, fresh paint, crown molding, & baseboards. The kitchen gleams w/ granite countertops, while the bathroom showcases modern fixtures. This home also features its own laundry room & garage, providing ample storage & functionality. The second home, a cozy 1-bedroom house, has also been thoughtfully remodeled. It includes a new kitchen, an updated bathroom, & new laminate flooring, paint, & lighting. The property’s large double carport is tall enough to accommodate an RV, adding to its appeal. Both homes have been upgraded w/ roofs that are only 2 years old, & the sewer lateral has been completed, ensuring peace of mind for the new owners. The yard is a private oasis, featuring a serene courtyard setting w/ a waterfall & pond, w/ its own private well. Set in the charming city of Martinez, discover the allure of a thriving downtown, where local shops, eateries, and entertainment venues await your exploration. Enjoy a stroll through parks or marina that beckon you to embrace the outdoors or take advantage of the city's own school district.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from November 13, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 2185 James St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 720 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Master Electric Meter, Master Gas MeterAppliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Common AreaRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Has Heating Unspecified TypeHas CoolingHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Has Heating Unspecified Type
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window CoveringsFlooring: Linoleum, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Linoleum, Carpet
View
Has a ViewView: Hills

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: TerraceFencing: FencedExterior: Garden, Garden/Play, StorageGardenNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage
Pool
Pool: None

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1943
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential, Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Cottage
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyIncludes Home Warranty
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 3760310551

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $789,000
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow, Subject To Tenant Rights

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: MartinezCommunity: Other

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 720 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.40 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41061891
Last check for updates: about 21 hours ago
Listed by Debbi Snyder DRE #01246344, (925) 518-6461
Snyder Real Estate Group
Mark Engelman DRE #01971647, (925) 876-7039
Snyder Real Estate Group
Bought with: Mark Engelman DRE #01971647, (925) 876-7039, Snyder Real Estate Group
Source: CCAR, MLS#41061891

Price History for 2185 James St

DatePriceEventSource
10/17/2024$775,000Sold
CCAR #41061891
08/08/2024$789,000PendingbridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41061891
07/30/2024$789,000PriceChange
bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41061891
05/24/2024$799,000Listed For SalebridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41060729
11/16/2023ListingRemovedbridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41043867
11/07/2023$799,000Listed For SalebridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41043867
02/11/2020$2,050ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/31/2020$2,050PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/08/2020$2,145PriceChange
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11/27/2019$2,195PriceChange
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10/23/2019$2,350PriceChange
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10/12/2019$2,495Listed For RentAgent Provided
09/01/2019$2,275ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/25/2019$2,275PriceChange
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08/08/2019$2,350PriceChange
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07/30/2019$2,425PriceChange
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05/25/2019$2,500Listed For RentAgent Provided
05/23/2019$425,000Sold
N/A
04/19/2019$425,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/11/2019$499,999PendingToActiveAgent Provided
03/29/2019$499,999PendingAgent Provided
03/26/2019$499,999PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/12/2019$515,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/01/2019$535,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$13,698
Assessment$775,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2185 James St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2291 Yale St, Martinez, CA
0.09
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$692,000
02/03/26
2
2.5
1,287
2445 Yale St, Martinez, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$380,000
10/15/25
2
1
643
3102 Pine St, Martinez, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$760,000
02/25/26
3
2
1,121
881 Merle Ave, Martinez, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$432,000
07/29/25
2
1
656
2472 Monterey Ave, Martinez, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$775,000
04/27/26
3
2
1,426
847 Shell Ave, Martinez, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$625,000
05/05/26
3
1
1,056
631 Kelly Ave, Martinez, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$400,000
06/18/25
3
1
803
725 Palm Ave, Martinez, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$555,000
07/09/25
3
1
1,024
900 Brown St, Martinez, CA
0.62
Single-Family Home
$595,000
06/26/25
2
1
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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Martinez

At least 334 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say there's wildlife

  • 66 % Say it's quiet

  • 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

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 35 % Say there are community events

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  • Terry
    "I’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. "
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  • Elliott Hull
    "I’m lucky to have a short commute but Martinez is close to a lot of cities with employment opportunities "
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  • Elliott Hull
    "Martinez is a safe neighborhood pretty much anywhere. Some areas are a little rough but very peaceful city"
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  • Trulia User
    "Diverse city, not too big, growing downtown area. Major services such as hospitals, fire department, police easily accessible."
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  • Laurel Lucia
    "Wouldn’t like that there are no sidewalks but the views are pretty and I see lots of people walking dogs "
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  • Ggonzalez10397
    "Safe environment very quiet not alot of action going on alot of great schools surrounding the neighborhood "
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    "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, 🌹💗 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. "
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    "This neighborhood is near the canal trail and close to great hiking. The neighbors are very friendly and helpful. Houses are festive during holidays. "
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  • Pricilla V.
    "Easy freeway access, always traffic to and from the city, not easy to walk to public transportation, need car "
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  • 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. "
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  • Beatriz L.
    "Most homeowners have dogs and walk them in the neighborhood. Plenty of hiking areas around where dogs are allowed"
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  • Sandra F.
    "quite, nice, a really good place to live. I would recommend to anyone. very diverse. great for kids or singles"
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  • Gsandals
    "I work in Martinez about 6 minutes away by car and 37 minutes walking, soooooo it’s easy. Highway 4 East is often a nightmare but you can usually get to 680 without getting stuck as long as it’s not between noon and 5pm"
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  • Linn G.
    "It is a nice town near the city without the rushed feeling or traffic. Perfect to commute and good for families. "
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  • 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. "
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  • Natalie K.
    "I e been here my whole life. Great community. People look out for each other. Lots of generations of families. "
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  • 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. "
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  • 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 isn’t good with other dogs or people, also know it’s your responsibility to give the passerby space"
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  • 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. "
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  • 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."
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  • Christmasmae
    "We’ve lived here for 28 years! It’s the perfect city for families, schools and commuting! Neighbors are lovely! The city is comfortable! The parks are beautiful! "
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  • Kmarsden
    "Farmer’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."
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  • 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."
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  • Kmarsden
    "No events in my immediate neighborhood but lots downtown: Senior center including Jazzersize and other classes, farmer’s market, etc."
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  • Kmar
    "John Muir’s house and Mt. Wanda close by. Rural Residential zoning creates a spacious, casual yet friendly atmosphere in the neighborhood."
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  • Andrea K.
    "I take 680 south to get to work it’s super easy to get on and off where I live in Martinez my commute isn’t bad"
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  • Mindy P.
    "Very nice area! It’s very safe! I would like to live here with my family! Good place to live! Comfortable place! "
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  • Bootlvr
    "the tree of lights every November, our neighborhood garage sale in spring, and the summer neighborhood potluck"
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  • 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. "
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  • 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, there’s not a lot of barking or stray dogs around. "
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  • Balesna
    "Lots of dog owners around here!! Walks being taken from sunrise and into the evening hours this late in the summer season."
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  • Hanahil
    "Safe, nice parks, wide roads, lots of stores and restaurants and public transit........................."
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  • 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"
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  • Poisonivey48
    "A lot of people walk and are very friendly. Wide variety of people from all over. scenery is beautiful. "
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  • 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."
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    "Homecoming is pretty cool because if you live downtown or near it there’s a parade you can just walk outside your house and sit down on the curb it’s got that small town feel that’s why I call it home"
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  • Sandra F.
    "It's 2 blocks away from the Jr. High. Close to restaurants and close to downtown. Very quiet neighborhood. "
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    "Every two years we have a block party. People say hi. Grocery, drug an Starbucks are walking distance. "
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    "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."
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2185 James St, Martinez, CA 94553 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 720 sqft single-family home built in 1943. This property is not currently available for sale. 2185 James St was last sold on Oct 17, 2024 for $775,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $789,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 2185 James St is $781,300.