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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$720K

The median listing price in Martinez, CA ZIP 94553 is $719,500 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$2,250/mo

The median market rent in Martinez, CA ZIP 94553 is $2,250/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
215 days

The median days on market in Martinez, CA ZIP 94553 is 215 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
3.75%

At a median list price of $719,500 and a median rent of $2,250/month, the gross rental yield in Martinez, CA ZIP 94553 is 3.75% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$1,926/mo STR · $2,250/mo LTR

In Martinez, CA ZIP 94553, median Airbnb revenue is $1,926/month compared to median long-term rent of $2,250/month as of June 2026.

Martinez, CA 94553 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 94553

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


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.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
228
Active Listings
52
Sold Properties
176

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$719,500
Median Sold Price
$710,000
Median Price per Sqft
$471/sqft

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.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,250

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.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.83%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
215
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Key Findings

  1. $710,000 median sold price is the primary indicator of market value and recent transactions in 94553, signaling that realized prices are close to asking levels given the $719,500 median listing price and supporting the view of ongoing price appreciation (price year-over-year trend: up).
  2. The market shows slower sales velocity as evidenced by the 215 median days on market, which may indicate pricing friction or longer negotiation windows despite realized prices holding near list; treat this as a caution on transaction speed rather than outright weakness (slower sales velocity).
  3. Pricing density remains elevated with a $471 median price per square foot, which positions the area as relatively high-priced per unit area within its regional context and suggests sellers are achieving above-average per-square-foot outcomes; monitor this metric for compression if supply or demand shifts (contextual pricing signal).
  4. Inventory and liquidity characterization points to relatively constrained active supply in the analyzed sample versus recent sales, producing balanced-to-firm market conditions overall; combined with rent year-over-year trend: up and interest rate pressure: moderate, expect steady pricing but slower turnover, supporting cautious seller optimism and selective buyer patience.

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.

Recent Transactions

76 Quail Ln, Martinez, CA 94553
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

4 beds5 baths7,048 sqft
$2,625,000
May 1, 2026
$372/sqft/sqft
4116 days on market
4860 Venner Rd, Martinez, CA 94553
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

4 beds3.5 baths5,188 sqft
$2,600,000
May 1, 2026
$501/sqft/sqft
347 days on market
648 Vine Hill Way, Martinez, CA 94553
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds4.5 baths4,078 sqft
$2,400,000
Apr 1, 2026
$589/sqft/sqft
4946 days on market
2365 Sweetwater Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2.5 baths1,332 sqft
$750,000
May 1, 2026
$563/sqft/sqft
209 Towers Dr, Pacheco, CA 94553
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2 baths1,360 sqft
$750,000
May 1, 2026
$551/sqft/sqft
136 days on market
225 Laurel Knoll Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds3 baths1,771 sqft
$750,000
May 1, 2026
$423/sqft/sqft
1601 days on market
1215 Warren St, Martinez, CA 94553
Value

Below-market acquisition. Investor purchase with value-add potential through renovation.

2 beds1 baths924 sqft
$343,500
May 1, 2026
$372/sqft/sqft
25 days on market
51 Briones View Ct, Martinez, CA 94553
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds1 baths1,313 sqft
$227,000
Apr 1, 2026
$173/sqft/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$2,040/mo
94553 Avg Rent
94553 Cost to Own
Rent$2,250
Own$4,290

20% down, 6.50% rate, 0.8% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

94553 Avg nightly rate
94553 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$171/night
Occupancy116 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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