228 Ward Street, Martinez, CA 94553
OFF MARKET

228 Ward Street
Martinez, CA 94553

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,234 sqft

$689,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,172/mo*
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$689,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,172/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,234 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and modern amenities in Downtown Martinez! This beautiful craftsman-style property features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a garage for your convenience, recently remodeled bath, spacious kitchen and a primary bedroom ensuite. With newer windows and central heat and air, comfort is a priority. Experience the allure of downtown living with effortless access to shops, delightful dining options, and the picturesque waterfront just moments away. Commuting is a breeze with the nearby Amtrak station, while recreational bliss awaits at the Rankin Community Park and Pool. Don't miss your chance to embrace the best of Martinez's vibrant downtown and waterfront lifestyle. Schedule your viewing today and immerse yourself in the perfect blend of classic allure and contemporary comfort!
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 January 26, 2024
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Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 228 Ward Street

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1234 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: PublicAppliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: In KitchenWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Fireplace Insert,OtherHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: InsertHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Wood
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Shared Driveway
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Detached
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 3720930100

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $650,000
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Martinez

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1234 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Southern Solano CountyNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3301.848 sqft

Documents

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Listing Info

Special Conditions: Probate Listing

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 323925597Listing Url
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Pippin Dew DRE #01740318, (925) 395-3045
RE/MAX Gold, (707) 745-1151
Bought with: Jenny Castaneda DRE #01461040, (707) 592-4444, Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific, (707) 745-6000
Originating MLS: Southern Solano County
Source: BAREIS, MLS#323925597

Price History for 228 Ward Street

DatePriceEventSource
01/18/2024$660,000Sold
BAREIS #323925597
01/16/2024$650,000PendingBAREIS #323925597
12/22/2023$650,000ContingentBAREIS #323925597
11/17/2023$650,000Listed For SaleBAREIS #323925597
06/05/2020$521,500Sold
N/A
05/19/2020$499,000PendingAgent Provided
04/24/2020$499,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/31/2020$450,000Sold
N/A
05/11/2005$460,000Sold
CCAR #40070126
04/04/2003$305,000Sold
CCAR #11178580
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,863
Assessment$673,200
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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1,596
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1,608
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$745,000
05/18/26
3
2
960
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$730,000
11/19/25
3
3
2,386
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0.20
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$849,000
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3
3
1,596
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0.42
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$699,000
10/20/25
2
2
1,101
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$700,000
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0.19
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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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228 Ward Street, Martinez, CA 94553 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,234 sqft single-family home built in 1925. This property is not currently available for sale. 228 Ward Street was last sold on Jan 18, 2024 for $660,000 (2% higher than the asking price of $650,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 228 Ward Street is $689,600.