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Off market may 2015 for $659K

$1,020,177

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,300/mo

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3 ba

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2,271

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228 Explorer Way, Martinez, CA 94553

About this home

228 Explorer Way is a 2,271 square foot house on a 9,937 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 20, 2015 for $659,000. Based on Redfin's Martinez data, we estimate the home's value is $1,020,177.

Single-familyProperty Type

2004Year Built

9,937 sq ftLot Size

$449Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,020,177

$361K since sold in May 2015$14K since October

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This home's estimate is 14.8% higher than the average sale price ($888K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,240,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,348 sq ft
403 Midway Pl, Martinez, CA 94553
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$1,035,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,153 sq ft
2407 Saybrook Pl, Martinez, CA 94553
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$875,000
C
4 beds3 baths1,958 sq ft
104 Johnson Ln, Martinez, CA 94553
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$690,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,002 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$725,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,002 sq ft
616 Ross Cir, Martinez, CA 94553
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$765,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,146 sq ft
527 Falling Star Dr, Martinez, CA 94553

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Market trends in 94553, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.9%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$771K

$29K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

118

1 MoM

New listings for sale

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$289,999
2 beds1 bath790 sq ft
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OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 1PM
$1,499,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,291 sq ft
4796 Venner Rd, Martinez, CA 94553
$879,000
3 beds3 baths1,905 sq ft
80 Gilrix Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
$658,500
3 beds2 baths1,316 sq ft
2214 Pacheco Blvd, Martinez, CA 94553
COMING SOON
$999,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,271 sq ft
240 Explorer Way, Martinez, CA 94553
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$499,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,276 sq ft
47 Fountainhead Ct, Martinez, CA 94553
COMING SOON
$759,900
4 beds2 baths1,454 sq ft
410 Dale Rd, Martinez, CA 94553
3D WALKTHROUGH
$649,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,572 sq ft
614 Falling Star Dr, Martinez, CA 94553
OPEN TODAY, 10AM TO 2PM
$888,000
3 beds2 baths1,570 sq ft
5636 Vineta Ct, Martinez, CA 94553
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Sale history for 228 Explorer Way

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40088504

Aug 16, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

May 20, 2015

Sold

$659,000

$290/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 4, 2012

Sold

$401,000

$177/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40504980

Jan 24, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Sep 21, 2005

Sold

$730,000

$321/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40093686

Aug 26, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,428 (−2.3%)

$337,112 + $470,737

$807,849

2025

$12,716 (+11.4%)

$337,112 + $470,737

$807,849

2024

$11,417 (+0.5%)

$330,502 + $461,507

$792,009

2023

$11,362 (−8.1%)

$324,022 + $452,458

$776,480

2022

$12,362 (+3.4%)

$317,669 + $443,587

$761,256

2021

$11,960 (+27.6%)

$311,441 + $434,890

$746,331

2020

$9,372 (+1.8%)

$305,335 + $426,363

$731,698

2019

$9,210 (+4.2%)

$302,205 + $421,992

$724,197

2018

$8,839 (+1.3%)

$296,280 + $413,718

$709,998

2017

$8,725 (+7.4%)

$284,776 + $397,653

$682,429

2016

$8,126 (+48.9%)

$284,776 + $397,653

$682,429

2015

$5,459 (+1.4%)

$279,193 + $389,856

$669,049

2014

$5,386 (+0.7%)

$184,433 + $226,443

$410,876

2013

$5,346 (+4.4%)

$184,433 + $226,443

$410,876

2012

$5,120 (−5.7%)

$183,600 + $225,420

$409,020

2011

$5,431 (−3.8%)

$183,600 + $211,140

$394,740

2010

$5,648 (+4.8%)

$161,000 + $268,000

$429,000

2009

$5,390 (−24.5%)

$168,506 + $280,494

$449,000

2008

$7,136

$159,498 + $265,502

$425,000

Tax history for 228 Explorer Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,428 (−2.3%)

$337,112 + $470,737

$807,849

2025

$12,716 (+11.4%)

$337,112 + $470,737

$807,849

2024

$11,417 (+0.5%)

$330,502 + $461,507

$792,009

2023

$11,362 (−8.1%)

$324,022 + $452,458

$776,480

2022

$12,362 (+3.4%)

$317,669 + $443,587

$761,256

2021

$11,960 (+27.6%)

$311,441 + $434,890

$746,331

2020

$9,372 (+1.8%)

$305,335 + $426,363

$731,698

2019

$9,210 (+4.2%)

$302,205 + $421,992

$724,197

2018

$8,839 (+1.3%)

$296,280 + $413,718

$709,998

2017

$8,725 (+7.4%)

$284,776 + $397,653

$682,429

2016

$8,126 (+48.9%)

$284,776 + $397,653

$682,429

2015

$5,459 (+1.4%)

$279,193 + $389,856

$669,049

2014

$5,386 (+0.7%)

$184,433 + $226,443

$410,876

2013

$5,346 (+4.4%)

$184,433 + $226,443

$410,876

2012

$5,120 (−5.7%)

$183,600 + $225,420

$409,020

2011

$5,431 (−3.8%)

$183,600 + $211,140

$394,740

2010

$5,648 (+4.8%)

$161,000 + $268,000

$429,000

2009

$5,390 (−24.5%)

$168,506 + $280,494

$449,000

2008

$7,136

$159,498 + $265,502

$425,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Feb 25, 2022 • Final

Building - residential mechanical

Replace the air conditioning compressor unit on a residential building.

HVAC

Nov 17, 2021 • Final

Building - residential mechanical

Replace the heating and air conditioning system like-for-like in a single-family home. A HERS report is required at the final inspection.

HVAC

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Pool Information
Has Pool

Property Information
Subdivision Name: SUBDIVISION 8738
Living Sq. Ft: 2,271
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,061
Building Sq. Ft: 2,271
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: T8738 L3

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 486

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,937
Legal Lot Number: 3
Acres: 0.2281
Zoning Code: R-7
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,271
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,937 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 1591700388

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Las Juntas Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

5/10

Martinez Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi

7/10

Alhambra Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

8/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Martinez, CA • 94553

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 11.8 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$970,000 – $1.17M

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Home values near 228 Explorer Way

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
210 Explorer Way, Martinez, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2271 Sq. Ft.	$743,504
234 Explorer Way, Martinez, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2271 Sq. Ft.	$875,828
246 Explorer Way, Martinez, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2271 Sq. Ft.	$889,047
270 Explorer Way, Martinez, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2271 Sq. Ft.	$944,259
4546 Blum Road, Martinez, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1079 Sq. Ft.	$575,620
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40 Emshee Lane, Martinez, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1648 Sq. Ft.	$724,834

Address	Redfin Estimate
216 Explorer Way, Martinez, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2271 Sq. Ft.	$893,714
240 Explorer Way, Martinez, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2271 Sq. Ft.	$1,000,988
258 Explorer Way, Martinez, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2271 Sq. Ft.	$1,004,607
131 Clipper Lane, Martinez, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$706,350
133 Clipper Lane, Martinez, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$617,833
123 Clipper Lane Unit B, Martinez, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1146 Sq. Ft.	$569,812
27 Emshee Lane, Martinez, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2976 Sq. Ft.	$970,434

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252 Explorer Way, Martinez, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2271 Sq. Ft.	$948,604
264 Explorer Way, Martinez, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2271 Sq. Ft.	$798,866
4520 Blum Road, Martinez, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2036 Sq. Ft.	$572,476
123 Clipper Lane Unit A, Martinez, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1006 Sq. Ft.	$629,840
4530 Blum Road, Martinez, CA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1514 Sq. Ft.	$564,693
23 Emshee Lane, Martinez, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2130 Sq. Ft.	$960,599

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Sale history for 228 Explorer Way

Tax history for 228 Explorer Way

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