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$1,428,058$577 / 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 91How 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 $329,000 on Aug 28, 1998

1521 FOUNTAIN ST

ALAMEDA, CA 94501
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,477 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.4M
$1.3M low$1.6M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$329,000 · Aug 28, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,845 (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.$519,060 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$157,818
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$368,242
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$508,746
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,343,790

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.1918
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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

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

E
Edison Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Lincoln Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Alameda High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

1521 Fountain 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.

  • Worth more than 77% of homes in Alameda 94501
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Fernside
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Alameda County
  • 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
$388K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 77% of 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$1,428,058
CheaperTypical $1,125,181Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$577
CheaperTypical $718Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,477 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,653 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1933Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 1521 Fountain St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFernsideAlameda 94501Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,428,05856% of homes77% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5774% of homes18% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than2,477 ft²82% of homes80% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac39% of homes40% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than18902% of homes4% of homesalmost no homes

About 1521 Fountain St

How much is 1521 Fountain St, Alameda, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1521 Fountain St, Alameda, CA is $1,428,058 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,298,699 to $1,557,417. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1521 Fountain St, Alameda, CA last sell?

1521 Fountain St, Alameda, CA last sold on Aug 28, 1998 for $329,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1521 Fountain St, Alameda, CA?

1521 Fountain St, Alameda, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,477 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 1521 Fountain St, Alameda, CA built?

1521 Fountain St, Alameda, CA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old.

What schools serve 1521 Fountain St, Alameda, CA?

1521 Fountain St, Alameda, CA is assigned to Edison Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Lincoln Middle School (middle), rated A+; Alameda High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Alameda City Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1521 Fountain St, Alameda, CA compare to other homes in Alameda 94501?

Among the 14,796 homes in Alameda 94501, it is worth more than 77% of them ($1,428,058 against a typical $1,125,181), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($577 against a typical $718), it is bigger than 80% of them (2,477 ft² against a typical 1,653 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1890 against a typical 1933). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 73% 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 1521 Fountain St, Alameda, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 Fountain St, Alameda, CA was $7,845. The county assessed it at $519,060.

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