94553 covers Alhambra Valley, Vine Hill, Mountain View, downtown. Here's the honest picture — actual prices, schools, house types, and how it compares to the rest of Martinez.
94553
94553 market · April 2026
Median price
$760K
current median
Active homes
42
right now
Days on market
12
city median · last 90
School district
Martinez
Martinez Unified
Inside 94553
Neighborhoods in this zip
Alhambra Valley
Part of 94553 · Martinez
Vine Hill
Part of 94553 · Martinez
Mountain View
Part of 94553 · Martinez
downtown
Part of 94553 · Martinez
Schools serving 94553
Public school district
Martinez Unified
All 94553 addresses fall within Martinez Unified. I can map any specific address to its elementary, middle, and high-school feeders.
94553 covers Alhambra Valley, Vine Hill, Mountain View, downtown. Each block has its own character — give me an exact address and I'll pull the last six closings on that street.
What's the median home price in 94553?
Currently around $760K for single-family. Condos and townhomes trade in a different range. I pull real comps before every offer.
Which schools serve 94553?
94553 is in Martinez Unified. I can pull exact school-boundary maps against any address you're considering.
What's the median price in Martinez?
$820K for single-family right now. Alhambra Valley trends higher ($1.1M+), downtown bungalows in the $650K range. Small city, big variance — I'll pull exact comps.
Are Martinez schools any good?
Martinez Unified is a small district (3,758 students across 9 schools) with a reasonable reputation — Alhambra High is the standout. The district is responsive and less bureaucratic than Mount Diablo Unified, which some families specifically prefer.
Is the refinery a real factor?
Honest answer: yes, for addresses on the waterfront side. Air quality alerts occasionally hit. For Alhambra Valley, Vine Hill, and Mountain View — effectively no. I'll flag any address where it matters.