Photo above: Mount Wanda at the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, March 2011. NPS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Spring, going by the last three years. Martinez homes that closed in April, May and June sold furthest over their asking price and in the fewest days, while homes that closed from October through February sold slower, often under list, with more price cuts (Redfin, Martinez housing market page, monthly data, checked September 24, 2026).
The month isn’t magic, though. A well-priced house sells in November, and an overpriced one sits in May. Here’s the data so you can pick your window.
What does the monthly data show for Martinez?
These are Redfin’s figures for Martinez homes that closed in each month, all home types (Redfin, Martinez housing market page, monthly data, checked September 24, 2026):
| Closed in | Sale-to-list | Sold above list | Median days on market | Had a price drop | Homes sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 100.4% | 37% | 28 | 16% | 97 |
| Feb 2025 | 100.5% | 34% | 18 | 17% | 73 |
| Mar 2025 | 100.8% | 45% | 16 | 21% | 62 |
| Apr 2025 | 101.7% | 61% | 12 | 18% | 62 |
| May 2025 | 102.3% | 64% | 13 | 20% | 90 |
| Jun 2025 | 102.1% | 64% | 13 | 26% | 99 |
| Jul 2025 | 101.8% | 59% | 14 | 29% | 112 |
| Aug 2025 | 101.0% | 56% | 14 | 32% | 97 |
| Sep 2025 | 100.3% | 43% | 22 | 36% | 99 |
| Oct 2025 | 99.5% | 33% | 29 | 39% | 100 |
| Nov 2025 | 99.2% | 32% | 35 | 37% | 98 |
| Dec 2025 | 99.5% | 38% | 39 | 29% | 87 |
| Jan 2026 | 99.6% | 42% | 41 | 32% | 69 |
| Feb 2026 | 100.8% | 42% | 50 | 22% | 66 |
| Mar 2026 | 101.4% | 45% | 33 | 24% | 66 |
| Apr 2026 | 102.0% | 53% | 20 | 21% | 78 |
| May 2026 | 101.4% | 52% | 17 | 25% | 96 |
| Jun 2026 | 100.6% | 50% | 16 | 26% | 110 |
| Jul 2026 | 100.3% | 49% | 17 | 30% | 118 |
| Aug 2026 | 100.1% | 45% | 20 | 31% | 102 |
Percentages and days are rounded.
Why does spring come out on top in Martinez?
Because that’s when closings ran hottest, three years running. In 2025, April through June closings went for 101.7% to 102.3% of list, and about 61% to 64% sold above asking, in 12 to 13 days. In 2026, April was the high point of the year at 102.0% of list, with March and May next at 101.4%. And in 2024, April through June closings hit 102.9% to 103.2% of list in 10 to 11 days (Redfin, monthly data, checked September 24, 2026).
Remember what a closing month means. A home that closed in May usually went live and got its offer weeks earlier. So “spring closings” really means listing from about March into May.
What happens if I sell in fall or winter?
Slower, and more often under asking. Martinez homes that closed from October 2025 through January 2026 sold for 99.2% to 99.6% of list, and median days on market climbed from 29 to 41. February 2026 hit a median of about 50 days (Redfin, monthly data, checked September 24, 2026).
Buyers don’t disappear, though. Martinez still sold 87 to 100 homes a month from October through December 2025. If you need to move in winter, you can still sell. Price it right on day one, because there’s less room to recover from a price cut.
Is summer a good time to sell?
It’s the busiest month count, but not the strongest pricing. Martinez closed 118 homes in July 2026, the most of any month in the table, yet sale-to-list slipped to 100.3% and 30% of listings had cut their price (Redfin, checked September 24, 2026). Summer works if the house is priced to the market from the start.
Is 2026 different from 2025?
A little cooler. Every month from April through August 2026 had a smaller share of homes selling over asking than the same month in 2025. August fell from 56% to 45%. Days on market were longer too, 20 in August 2026 against 14 a year earlier (Redfin, checked September 24, 2026). The seasonal pattern held. The peak just wasn’t as high.
What matters more than the month?
Three things you control.
- Price. In every month in the table, between 16% and 39% of listings had to cut their price. Every one of those cuts started as a price the market didn’t take, and it happened in every season.
- Condition. Fix what an inspector will flag before you list. Our Martinez selling guide covers what to fix and what it costs to sell.
- Your own timing. If you’re buying your next home too, the best month to sell is the one that lines up with that purchase. A rent-back or a sale contingency can bridge the gap; ask your agent and a real estate attorney which fits your deal.
Questions people also ask
What month do houses sell for the most in Martinez?
By sale-to-list price, May led in 2025 at 102.3% of asking and April led in 2026 at 102.0%, per Redfin’s monthly Martinez data, checked September 24, 2026. In 2024, May was highest at 103.2%. Those are closing months, so the winning homes mostly went on the market in March and April.
Is it bad to sell a house in Martinez in winter?
Not bad, just slower. Martinez homes that closed from October 2025 through January 2026 sold for 99.2% to 99.6% of list, and the median home took 29 to 41 days, per Redfin, checked September 24, 2026. The city still closed 87 to 100 sales a month that fall, so a well-priced house can still sell.
Which month is slowest to sell a house in Martinez?
Late winter, lately. Martinez homes that closed in February 2026 took a median of about 50 days, the longest in Redfin’s monthly data from January 2025 through August 2026, checked September 24, 2026. The fastest was April 2025, at about 12 days. Price and condition still move that number more than the calendar.
Should I wait until spring to sell my Martinez home?
Only if waiting fits your plans. Spring closings in Martinez sold fastest and furthest over list in 2024, 2025 and 2026, per Redfin’s monthly data. But waiting costs months of payments, and nobody knows where prices or rates will be in spring. If you’re ready now and priced right, the data shows homes sell in every month.
Your next step
Thinking about listing in the next six months? We’ll look at your house, your next move and the month-by-month numbers with you and map out a date. Talk to a Martinez agent on our team or call (510) 949-5525.
More on Martinez: How to sell your Martinez house for the most money · What a house costs in Martinez right now · Is Martinez a good place to live? · What’s my home worth?
By Bill Davis, DRE #01880656, The Davis Team at eXp Realty, Martinez, CA. Updated September 24, 2026.
Sources
- Redfin Martinez housing market page, monthly sale-to-list, above-list, price-drop, days-on-market and homes-sold figures from January 2024 through August 2026: redfin.com/city/11767/CA/Martinez/housing-market (read September 24, 2026)