A small private east-Pleasanton neighborhood on Martin Avenue with Bas Homes tract houses (mid-1980s), Forever Mohr semi-customs, and scattered customs on half-acre-plus lots — grouped as Mohr/Martin Estates.
Martin Estates is one of Pleasanton's quieter luxury pockets — a small, private community of large homes on generous lots, centered on Martin Avenue in the eastern part of town and often grouped together with the neighboring Mohr Estates as "Mohr/Martin Estates" (sometimes also called Forever Mohr). With expansive homes, big yards, mature trees, and a walk to Mohr Elementary and the Chain of Lakes, it's the kind of established, settled neighborhood where many original owners have stayed for decades. For buyers who want real space — inside and out — in a quiet east Pleasanton setting, Martin Estates is worth knowing.
Martin Estates isn't a single uniform tract — it's a small neighborhood with three distinct kinds of home, which is part of what gives it character:
The original homes were built by Bas Homes in the mid-1980s, in three phases totaling about 21 homes, generally ranging from roughly 2,886 to 3,256 square feet on lots of a half acre to three-quarters of an acre. There's also a set of semi-custom homes, sometimes referred to as "Forever Mohr," built by a local Pleasanton builder and running larger, from about 3,044 to 4,157 square feet. And scattered throughout are true custom homes, spanning everything from roughly 1,500-square-foot single-level ranches to large estates of 8,000 square feet and more.
The lots are the real story. At a half acre and up — Martin Avenue parcels average well over a quarter acre, with many far larger — they leave room for pools, spas, bocce courts, gardens, and genuine outdoor living, and some include features like private wells for irrigation and guest houses. Because the homes are so varied and individually updated over the years, values turn heavily on the specific property; recent sales in the area have generally landed in the $2 million range and above, depending on the home type, size, lot, and condition.
Martin Estates is frequently paired with Mohr Estates as "Mohr/Martin Estates" (and the names Mohr/Martin and Forever Mohr are used interchangeably for this small private neighborhood). It's worth distinguishing the whole thing from Mohr Park Estates — the Shea Homes neighborhood from 1990–1991 that I've covered separately. Those are different communities with different builders. This guide covers the Martin Avenue / Mohr-Martin enclave specifically.
Martin Estates sits in east Pleasanton, with the open, view-oriented feel that comes from its position near the hills and the Chain of Lakes. Despite that settled, almost semi-rural character, it remains convenient — downtown Pleasanton, shopping, and commute routes are all within easy reach, and walking trails run nearby. It's the combination of space and quiet with everyday convenience that defines the neighborhood.
Homes in Martin Estates fall within the Pleasanton Unified School District. School assignments are parcel-specific and can change over time, so verify the current elementary, middle, and high school assignment for any specific address directly with the district before making decisions based on schools.
Confirm any applicable HOA status, dues, and what they cover for a specific home through current MLS data and transaction documents during your search — it's worth verifying rather than assuming for a neighborhood of this type.
Martin Estates is most closely associated with the adjacent Mohr Estates, with which it's often grouped, and it sits in the broader east Pleasanton area near other established and estate neighborhoods. Mohr Park Estates is a nearby Shea-built community that I've covered separately, and several other east-side neighborhoods have their own guides on this site. Buyers drawn to large homes and lots in this part of town should compare the group.
Martin Estates delivers something increasingly scarce in Pleasanton: a large home on a genuinely large lot, with views, in a quiet, established east-side setting. The appeal is the space and the privacy, and because the homes are estate-scale and individually improved, the value of any given property turns heavily on its specific lot, views, and updates rather than a neighborhood average. Homes here don't come up often and tend to be held for the long term, so knowing the neighborhood and being ready when one lists is what makes the difference. That kind of street-level detail is where I can genuinely help.
— Rebecca Rook, Living Tri-Valley | Compass
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