$811,596Average Value$485Average Price per Sq Ft21Homes For Sale
Traditional suburb of Martinez within the hills of the Alhambra Valley
Morello is a small, classic suburban community in the East Bay city of Martinez. Its rolling, hilly streets cut through the scenic Alhambra Valley, providing a desirable residential setting with many conveniences. “It’s a great commuter neighborhood,” says Brad Turnbloom, the CEO and Broker for the local Turnbloom Real Estate team, who has been helping clients for over 10 years. “It is surrounded by highly traveled roadways and multiple green spaces to enjoy the benefits of living in California." Along with its commuter-friendly nature and well-rated public schools, Morello’s location between expansive open valleys and the Carquinez Strait shoreline offers the added perk of having abundant outdoor recreation well within reach.
Morello is the perfect place to live a quite suburban life.
It's common to see people enjoying the afternoon in Holiday Highlands Park in Morello.
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Tree-lined streetscapes with mixed housing options
The neighborhood’s wide, softly winding streetscapes feature nicely paved sidewalks and are lined with numerous native trees, from palms to California bay laurels. The homes are typically well landscaped, and most have a driveway that leads to a two-car garage. Some properties reside on larger lots that offer more privacy and open valley backyard views. Other homes are commonly situated along tighter, abundantly shaded cul-de-sacs with ample front yard spaces. Typical housing styles include New Traditional, Craftsman and Mediterranean, with prices ranging from $700,000 to $1.2 million. Condos and townhouses are housing options as well, usually contemporary in style. Condos range in price from $350,000 to $500,000, while townhouses range from $540,000 to $775,000.
Townhomes are abundant in Morello.
Morello is filled with different new condominiums like, The Villages at Arnold
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Community parks and nearby waterside recreation
The neighborhood’s Morello School Park is located behind the elementary school. It features a playground, picnic areas and multiple athletic courts for tennis, basketball and pickleball. Holiday Highlands Park is a more nature-based park with a playground, open lawn space, a paved walking path and a small creek where locals often enjoy fishing for crawdads. Martinez Marina is about four miles north along the Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline, a key waterfront feature next to downtown. The site has scenic waterside trails and a pier for fishing and watching boats. The 6,255-acre Briones Regional Park is five miles south, with expansive rolling hills and open valleys for hiking, biking and camping. The site is also a popular destination for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.
Basketball action heats up at Cappy Ricks Park.
It's common to see people enjoying the afternoon in Holiday Highlands Park in Morello.
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Public schools with dual enrollment classes
Students may attend Morello Park Elementary School, which gets an A-minus from Niche, followed by the B-plus-rated Valley View Middle School. Alhambra Senior High School gets an A-minus and offers numerous AP courses and dual enrollment classes in collaboration with Diablo Valley College.
Valley View Middle School in Concord is a small middle school with a big community feeling.
Morello Elementary School in Martinez gets a 9/10 on Great Schools.
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Multiple bus stops and next to two main thoroughfares
Highway 4 sits just below Morello, while Interstate 680 is less than a mile east. Both are main thoroughfares for traveling outside the city and into popular commuter destinations like Oakland or San Francisco. Multiple bus stops can be found in the neighborhood, particularly along Morello Avenue and Arnold Drive, while the North Concord/Martinez BART Station is 5 miles west. The Oakland International Airport is about 34 miles south of Morello for domestic and international flights.
Morello in Martinez has a BART close to the area and offers easy commuting options to residents.
Hwy 4 borders the Morello neighborhood in Martinez and allows for quick access to the Bay Area.
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Community events throughout Martinez
Residents can enjoy community events throughout the city of Martinez. The annual Fourth of July Fireworks show takes place at the Martinez Marina, while the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony is hosted downtown at the Main Street Plaza. Art in the Park takes place in August and is one of the most popular city events that has been running for over 50 years. Located at Susana Park, three miles west of Morello, the event features fine arts and crafts from over 60 local artists, plus live music, food trucks and wine and beer stations.
Morello residents enjoy Luigi's live music in downtown Martinez.
Martinez Games in Morello is a great place for gamers to play.
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Neighborhood eateries and the Village Oaks Shopping Center
The Village Oaks Shopping Center is the go-to neighborhood spot for shopping and dining. It has a Lucky grocery store and local eateries, such as Hanabi Sushi for Japanese fare and Bamboo Garden for Chinese dishes. Other popular neighborhood eateries include Mangia Bene Restaurant on Arnold Drive, which serves traditional Italian food like homemade alfredo pasta. Viano Vineyards is a family-owned vineyard less than a mile north, offering wine tastings by appointment. Big box stores like The Home Depot and Walmart are located less than a mile west of Morello for more shopping needs. The popular Martinez Farmers Market takes place downtown, three miles away along Main Street from Ferry Street. It’s open year-round on Sundays with fresh local produce and artisan goods.
Panda Express is a popular fast food option for Morello residents.
Hanabi Sushi is the perfect place to grab a quick delicious sushi roll in Morello.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Hidden Lakes Park
Holiday Highlands Park
Mountain View Park
Hidden Valley Park
Morello School Park
Cappy Ricks Park
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
45 min drive
Bus
Arnold Dr And Milano Way
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Arnold Dr And Glacier Dr
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Pacheco Blvd And Blum Rd
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Morello Ave And Marie Ave
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Arnold Dr And Holiday Hills Dr
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Old Orchard Rd And Arnold Dr
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Morello Ave And Midhill Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Morello
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Morello Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Morello, Martinez sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Morello, Martinez over the last 12 months is $779,500, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,809
Median Age
42
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$125,282
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$154,674
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
43.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.9%
% Population in Labor Force
76.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
21/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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