261 Benham, Martinez, California 94553, Martinez, - bed, bath

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ACTIVE$1,318,000
261 Benham, Martinez, California 94553
3Beds
3Baths
2,608Sqft
34,000Lot
Year Built
1984
Close
-
List price
$1.32M
Original List price
$1.29M
Price/Sqft
-
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
41112072
Home ConditionExcellent
Features
Deck
Spa
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About this home

NEW PRICE! PLEASANT HILL SCHOOLS! Recently renovated with $150K in improvements, this beautiful home on a quiet, dead-end street on the Martinez-Pleasant Hill border is the one for you. Come home to this bright and spacious house, and experience the upgrades in every room: new counters, new flooring, new heat pump, new upstairs windows, new front door and garage door, and even a new roof. Top it off with freshly painted interior and exterior. Enjoy evenings on the massive back deck, surrounded by mature landscaping with redwoods, fruit trees, and your own hillside as a backdrop. Relax in the hot-tub, in its own separate space off the family room, where you are protected from the outside elements. This neighborhood is super friendly, with lots of young families, kids playing, festive holiday parties, and very little traffic. You'll have plenty of room for cars, trucks and toys with a two-car garage, carport, and separate RV parking.

Price History

Date
Event
Price
10/25/25
Price Change
$1,318,000-2.3%
10/02/25
Price Change
$1,349,000+4.9%
09/18/25
Listing
$1,286,000
Neighborhood Comparison

 SubjectAverage HomeNeighbourhood Ranking (169 Listings)
Beds33
50%
Baths32
60%
Square foot2,6081,630
91%
Lot Size34,0006,632
92%
Price$1.32M$810K
91%
Price per square foot$505$511
46%
Built year19849830983
75%
HOA
Days on market47150
4%
Condition Rating
Excellent

Built in 1984, this property has undergone a recent and extensive renovation with $150K in improvements, including a new roof, heat pump, windows, doors, flooring, and fresh paint. The kitchen features new white quartz countertops, modern white hexagonal backsplash, updated white cabinetry with black hardware, and modern stainless steel appliances. Bathrooms are largely updated with new vanities, countertops, modern faucets, and lighting. The overall condition is virtually new, meeting current quality standards with minimal physical depreciation.
Pros & Cons

Pros

Extensive Recent Renovations: The property boasts over $150K in recent improvements, including new counters, flooring, heat pump, upstairs windows, front door, garage door, and a new roof, ensuring a move-in ready condition.
Desirable Location & Community: Situated on a quiet, dead-end street on the Martinez-Pleasant Hill border, offering access to Pleasant Hill schools and a friendly neighborhood with low traffic and a strong community feel.
Exceptional Outdoor Living: Features a massive back deck perfect for entertaining, mature landscaping with redwoods and fruit trees, a natural hillside backdrop, and a dedicated, protected hot tub area for relaxation.
Modernized Systems & Aesthetics: Key components like the heat pump (HVAC), windows, doors, and interior/exterior paint have been recently updated, providing modern comfort, energy efficiency, and enhanced curb appeal.
Ample Parking & Storage: Offers significant space for vehicles and recreational equipment with a two-car garage, a carport, and separate RV parking, catering to diverse needs.

Cons

Potential for High Landscape Maintenance: The large 34,000 sqft lot with mature landscaping and a hillside backdrop, while scenic, may require substantial ongoing effort or cost for maintenance and upkeep.
Age of Core Systems: Despite extensive renovations, the property's original construction year (1984) means some core systems (e.g., plumbing, electrical) might not have been fully replaced, potentially leading to future maintenance considerations.
Geographic Border Location: While benefiting from Pleasant Hill schools, its location on the Martinez-Pleasant Hill border might influence buyer perception or preference for a property fully within one city.

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