Welcome to Martinez CA
Population Approx. 37,165
Martinez is one of the east bays best kept secrets. It is a thriving community with a wide variety of homes from Victorian historic homes to charming craftsman gems to newer contemporary single family homes and townhouses. Its residents are also an interesting mix of people just like the eclectic mix of architecture. These homes match the people. Some older, some run down, some newer, some cute some quaint.
Martinez is also home to the county seat of Contra Costa County where the courts are housed in large historic preserved buildings. Home appreciation in the past year has been 22.80 %. Martinez retains a strong sense of tradition as one of California’s first towns. Much of the downtown shops date back to 125 years and older. It offers many great attractions with its many Antique Shops and Farmers Market on the weekends. Martinez was home to John Muir the renowned naturalist . Residents passed a bond to spend $30 million to improve the parks and the marina, and the general quality of life. Martinez is home to Chevron Oil Refinery. There is an Amtrak station close to the waterfront which offers a world-class bocce ball tournaments, a new skate park, and water- front views of the Carquinez Straits.
Martinez is also home to the county seat of Contra Costa County where the courts are housed in large historic preserved buildings. Home appreciation in the past year has been 22.80 %. Martinez retains a strong sense of tradition as one of California’s first towns. Much of the downtown shops date back to 125 years and older. It offers many great attractions with its many Antique Shops and Farmers Market on the weekends. Martinez was home to John Muir the renowned naturalist . Residents passed a bond to spend $30 million to improve the parks and the marina, and the general quality of life. Martinez is home to Chevron Oil Refinery. There is an Amtrak station close to the waterfront which offers a world-class bocce ball tournaments, a new skate park, and water- front views of the Carquinez Straits.
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Martinez is one of the east bays best kept secrets. It is a thriving community with a wide variety of homes from Victorian historic homes to charming craftsman gems to newer contemporary single-family homes and townhouses.
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