Emma Hopkins & The Motely Hopkins Team

Exceptional Martinez Home

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$699,000

1735 Castro St. Martinez

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Property Details

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beds

3

baths

1.5

interior

1,134 sq ft

neighborhood

Martinez

Nestled at the base of the Martinez hills, this picturesque neighborhood is full of shade trees, palms, rose bushes, and sweet historic bungalows. There is a lazy breeze, picket fences, and porch swings—you wonder why you haven’t looked here before. And this stately home, with its charming front and side gardens, fits right in. While the kitchen and baths have been completely renovated for modern ease, the vintage vibe remains throughout.

High ceilings, tall windows, gorgeous wood floors and mouldings…the details from 1904 don’t disappoint. And the light: sun beams in and floods the rooms to create an airy, sophisticated feel. But the highlight is the new eat-in kitchen with its soft green cabinetry, gas range, fun retro tile flooring, new countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Across the hall, the primary bedroom with oversized closet and redone en-suite bath also dazzles, and looks out to the trees. Finally, a bonus room off the entry could be a perfect home office, third bedroom, or craft room, with a peaceful view of the front garden.

3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths
Remodeled kitchen/baths
New light fixtures, hardware throughout
Freshly painted interior/exterior
1-car garage, new sidewalk

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about this

Neighborhood

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Made famous by baseball player “Joltin’” Joe DiMaggio, Martinez is a family-oriented small city of more than 35,000 on the banks of the Carquinez Strait. First settled as a trading post in 1849, Martinez is one of the oldest cities in California. The gold rush, shipping, and railroad booms brought prosperity to this town at the gateway to the Delta. Mediterranean-, contemporary-, and traditional-styled homes in the city are situated on expansive lots of land.

The tree-lined streets of downtown Martinez's shopping district, a popular destination, retain their charm. Today the vibe is low-key, relaxed, and friendly, with: a weekly farmers market; blues, wine and beer festivals; and a bounty of shopping and dining options.
The city, which is the Contra Costa County seat, respects its heritage, with Sierra Club co-founder John Muir's 17-room Italianate home now a National Historic Site. Martinez has an ongoing "Adopt a Pioneer Grave Site," a volunteer program that maintains the historic Alhambra Cemetery. The city is home to a 15-court bocce ball park frequented by more than 1,500 regular players.
The marina of Martinez Waterfront Park, which is within walking distance from downtown, does brisk business. Local parks provide tennis, softball fields, access to fishing, picnicking spots, and hiking and biking trails. A 10,000 square-foot skate park is a destination for skateboarders, BMX bikers, and rollerbladers. An Amtrak Station makes it simple to commute to Sacramento and Oakland.