679 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
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OFF MARKET

$358,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 12, 2026
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 890 sqft

679 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Home Highlights

Apartment
890 sqft
$402/sqft

Local Information

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

About this House

2br/1ba in an upper condo unit in a fantastic and most sought neighborhood The community has beautiful landscape and a gated swimming pool and spa with greenbelts surrounded. This unit is on the upper level of a condo and very private and quiet. Dual-pane windows and slide door to the deck. The living room and dinning area has a pitched high ceiling, and beautiful hardwood floor. The two bedrooms are carpeted and have big closets, with one bedroom closet mirrored. The unit has a fireplace, one designated carport spot and many guest parking available. It's walking distance to Muir Station shopping center, dinning, VA and Kaiser hospital, and Martinez great schools....5 miles to Bart.
Available on August 15th or sooner
One year lease
Good credit and stable income
1st month rent plus the security deposit 3000$.
Included: owner pays HOA including water and garbage
Not included: PG&E/ Cable and Internet
No smoking, no drug and no parties.
Cat is negotiable with an additional deposit 300$.

Owner pays HOA
679 Center Ave, Martinez, CA 94553 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 890 sqft apartment. It last sold for $180,000 on Jun 20, 2013 (7,400% above the $2,400 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2025 with an asking price of $2,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 26, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $358,100, with a rent estimate of $2,456/month.

Home Details for 679 Center Ave

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 679 Center Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3221-3223 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA
1.00
Apartment
$1,066,000
01/08/26
4
2
3,116 sqft
2428 Pleasant Hill Rd #5, Pleasant Hill, CA
3.59
Apartment
$420,000
02/20/26
2
1
802 sqft
1060 Oak Grove Rd #37, Concord, CA
5.10
Apartment
$210,000
07/31/26
1
1
672 sqft
1036 Oak Grove Rd #121, Concord, CA
5.21
Apartment
$265,000
03/16/26
1
1
671 sqft
3173 Wayside Plz #207, Walnut Creek, CA
5.39
Apartment
$512,500
10/30/25
2
2
1,002 sqft
780 Quiet View Ct #A, Walnut Creek, CA
5.41
Apartment
$1,150,000
05/04/26
1
1
750 sqft
32 Iron Horse Ln, Walnut Creek, CA
5.41
Apartment
$735,000
07/10/26
2
2
1,414 sqft
2600 Jones Rd #6, Walnut Creek, CA
5.88
Apartment
$530,000
08/20/26
2
1
816 sqft
1 Reservoir St, Port Costa, CA
5.27
Apartment
$650,000
08/03/26
5
3
2,383 sqft
300 N Civic Dr #406, Walnut Creek, CA
6.41
Apartment
$278,164
05/05/26
2
1
990 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in Martinez

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,456/mo
Average rent
$2.3K
$40MoM
Available listings
84
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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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    "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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  • Bootlvr
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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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    "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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 26, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,400
Jul 9, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,400
Feb 16, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Aug 12, 2018
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$2,000
Aug 1, 2018
Source: N/A
PriceChange
$2,000
Price decreased by 5%

Frequently asked questions about 679 Center Ave

  • What is 679 Center Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 679 Center Ave in Martinez, CA is $358,100.
  • What is the price history for 679 Center Ave?
    679 Center Ave in Martinez, CA last sold for $180,000 in June 2013.
  • 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 $785K. That is up $25K from the prior month.
  • Does 679 Center Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 679 Center Ave in Martinez, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 679 Center Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 679 Center Ave in Martinez, CA has in-unit laundry.

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