Martinez, CA 94553 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 94553
Report Date: February 2026
Market Temperature: HOT
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

The median sold price in Martinez, CA is $749,500, indicating a robust market despite some mixed signals. Year-over-year trends show that prices are up, reflecting a strong demand for homes in the area. However, homes are taking an average of 183 days to sell, suggesting that buyers are becoming more strategic in their purchasing decisions. This slower sales velocity may indicate a shift in buyer sentiment, although the overall appreciation in home values remains a positive sign for sellers.

Current inventory levels are characterized by elevated supply relative to sales activity, which may create pricing friction for sellers. The median listing price stands at $740,000, closely aligning with the median sold price, indicating that seller expectations are generally in line with market realities. Additionally, the rental market is experiencing a softening trend, with median market rent at $3,144, which may influence buyer behavior as affordability becomes a more pressing concern.

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Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Market Metrics

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Rental Market

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

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Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Martinez CA around 6.04% are notably lower than the 6.6% average seen for much of 2025, presenting a cost opportunity for refinancing.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.

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Key Findings

1. The median sold price of $749,500 reflects a strong demand in the market, with prices up year-over-year.

2. Homes are taking an average of 183 days on market, indicating a slower sales velocity and potentially more strategic buyer behavior.

3. Elevated inventory levels suggest excess supply relative to sales activity, which may create pricing friction for sellers.

4. The median listing price of $740,000 is closely aligned with the sold price, indicating that seller expectations are largely realistic.

5. The rental market is showing signs of softening, with median market rent at $3,144, which may affect buyer sentiment and affordability.

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Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.