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$2,780,041$679 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,550,000 on Jun 27, 2012

1221 SHERMAN ST

ALAMEDA, CA 94501
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,095 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$2.8M
$2.2M low$3.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,550,000 · Jun 27, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$27,574 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,978,704 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$595,711
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,389,993
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,939,784
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,824,920

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALAMEDA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1938
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Franklin Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Wood Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School SchoolB+
High · Grades 6–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Alameda City Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94501These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.409

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.61,491
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,332 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$122,273
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$153,309
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

1221 Sherman St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Alameda 94501
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Gold Coast
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Gold Coast
  • Among the oldest homes in Alameda County

What homes are worth in Alameda 94501

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$389K$2.3M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Alameda 94501.

How it measures up in Alameda 94501

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alameda 94501.

Estimated value$2,780,041
CheaperTypical $1,124,812Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$679
CheaperTypical $719Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area4,095 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,652 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1932Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 1221 Sherman St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGold CoastAlameda 94501Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,780,04193% of homesalmost all homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$67920% of homes40% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than4,095 ft²94% of homes96% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac89% of homes85% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than18958% of homes8% of homesalmost no homes

About 1221 Sherman St

How much is 1221 Sherman St, Alameda, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1221 Sherman St, Alameda, CA is $2,780,041 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $2,184,856 to $3,375,226. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1221 Sherman St, Alameda, CA last sell?

1221 Sherman St, Alameda, CA last sold on Jun 27, 2012 for $1,550,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1221 Sherman St, Alameda, CA?

1221 Sherman St, Alameda, CA has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4,095 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 1221 Sherman St, Alameda, CA built?

1221 Sherman St, Alameda, CA was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 1221 Sherman St, Alameda, CA?

1221 Sherman St, Alameda, CA is assigned to Franklin Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Wood Middle School (middle), rated B+; Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School School (high), rated B+. All sit in Alameda City Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1221 Sherman St, Alameda, CA compare to other homes in Alameda 94501?

Among the 14,802 homes in Alameda 94501, it is worth more than almost all of them ($2,780,041 against a typical $1,124,812), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($679 against a typical $719), it is bigger than 96% of them (4,095 ft² against a typical 1,652 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1895 against a typical 1932). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 97% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1221 Sherman St, Alameda, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1221 Sherman St, Alameda, CA was $27,574. The county assessed it at $1,978,704.

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