257 Briar Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
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OFF MARKET

$964,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1,719 sqft

257 Briar Dr, Martinez, CA 94553

Est. Refi. Payment $6,093/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 19, 2016 for $664,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$965K
Since last month
Decreased$17K (-1.8%)
Since last year
Decreased$2K (-0.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$300K (+45.2%)
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 +45% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$965K
August 2026$968K
July 2026$982K
June 2026$1M
May 2026$1.02M
April 2026$1.03M
March 2026$1.02M
February 2026$997K
January 2026$945K
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
1417 Stonehedge Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,025,000
04/01/26
3
2
1,512
276 Sunnybrae Dr, Martinez, CA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$991,500
12/09/25
4
2
2,081
171 Mount Tam Ct, Martinez, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$965,000
09/29/25
4
2
1,635
224 Briar Dr, Martinez, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,355,000
03/10/26
4
3
2,455
15 Citadel Ct, Pleasant Hill, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$940,000
05/01/26
4
2
2,056
6 Windhaven Ct, Pleasant Hill, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$912,000
08/26/26
3
2
1,497
167 Mount Tam Ct, Martinez, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,028,000
11/18/25
5
3
2,392
233 Southwind Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
06/02/26
3
2
1,423
5644 Alhambra Hills Ct, Martinez, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$940,000
10/14/25
4
3
1,929
26 Greendell Pl, Pleasant Hill, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,362,500
05/15/26
4
3
2,136

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
276 Sunnybrae Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
0.05
$991,500
4
2
2,081
Recently Sold
273 Briar Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
0.05
$1,159,400
3
2
1,717
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Martinez, CA 94553
0.08
$1,074,900
3
2
2,121
Off Market
224 Briar Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
0.09
$1,355,000
4
3
2,455
Recently Sold
1417 Stonehedge Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
0.07
$1,025,000
3
2
1,512
Recently Sold
260 Sunnybrae Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
0.09
$1,114,100
4
2
1,717
Off Market
1411 Stonehedge Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
0.08
$1,645,900
3
3
2,304
Off Market
244 Sunnybrae Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
0.12
$1,033,500
4
2
2,081
Off Market
1403 Stonehedge Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
0.14
$1,374,300
3
2
2,123
Off Market
532 Wildcroft Drive, Martinez, CA 94553
0.16
$672,400
3
2.5
1,430
Off Market
524 Wildcroft Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
0.17
$577,900
2
2
1,276
Off Market
108 Thistle Way, Martinez, CA 94553
0.18
$655,900
3
2
1,430
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1979
1,719 sqft
$561/sqft
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 257 Briar Dr, Martinez, CA. 257 Briar Dr is in Martinez, CA and in ZIP code 94553. This property has 2 bedrooms and approximately 1,719 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7500 sqft and was built in 1979.
257 Briar Dr, Martinez, CA 94553 is a 2 bedroom, 1,719 sqft single-family home built in 1979. It last sold for $664,500 on Sep 19, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $964,700, with a rent estimate of $4,097/month.

Home Details for 257 Briar Dr

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1979Year Updated: 1984
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: ranch

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Stucco
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7501 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 19, 2016
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40750517
Sold
$664,500
Sep 9, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$688,000
Jul 22, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$688,000
Jul 27, 2012
Source: N/A
Sold
$493,000
May 31, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$498,000

Market trends in Martinez

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

Around this home

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

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  • Cathy Mitchell
    "I have a 3 mile commute each way. "
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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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  • 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, 🌹💗 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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  • 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. "
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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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  • 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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  • Natalie S. S.
    "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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  • terry
    "Every two years we have a block party. People say hi. Grocery, drug an Starbucks are walking distance. "
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  • 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."
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Frequently asked questions about 257 Briar Dr

  • What is 257 Briar Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 257 Briar Dr in Martinez, CA is $964,700.
  • What is the price history for 257 Briar Dr?
    257 Briar Dr in Martinez, CA last sold for $664,500 in September 2016.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 257 Briar Dr?
    The lot at 257 Briar Dr in Martinez, CA is about 0.17 acres (7,500 sq ft).
  • Does 257 Briar Dr have a garage?
    Yes, 257 Briar Dr in Martinez, CA has a garage.

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