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$883,818$703 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1540 BENTON ST

ALAMEDA, CA 94501
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,258 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.
3,645 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$884K
$836K low$931K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,049 (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.$236,742 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$81,247
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$162,495
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$231,963
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$855,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Custom Design
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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(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
Maya Lin SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Wood Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School SchoolB+
High · Grades 6–12 · 1.6 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

1540 Benton 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 less than 77% of homes in Central Alameda
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Alameda 94501
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Alameda County
  • Older than 94% of 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
$390K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 25% 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$883,818
CheaperTypical $1,147,955Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$703
CheaperTypical $733Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,258 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,650 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size3,645 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1933Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 1540 Benton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral AlamedaAlameda 94501Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$883,81823% of homes25% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$70343% of homes42% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,258 ft²28% of homes27% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,645 ft²31% of homes22% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than191246% of homes29% of homes6% of homes

About 1540 Benton St

How much is 1540 Benton St, Alameda, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1540 Benton St, Alameda, CA is $883,818 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $836,231 to $931,405. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1540 Benton St, Alameda, CA last sell?

1540 Benton St, Alameda, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1540 Benton St, Alameda, CA?

1540 Benton St, Alameda, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,258 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 1540 Benton St, Alameda, CA built?

1540 Benton St, Alameda, CA was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1540 Benton St, Alameda, CA?

1540 Benton St, Alameda, CA is assigned to Maya Lin 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 1540 Benton St, Alameda, CA compare to other homes in Alameda 94501?

Among the 14,787 homes in Alameda 94501, it is worth more than 25% of them ($883,818 against a typical $1,147,955), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($703 against a typical $733), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,258 ft² against a typical 1,650 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (3,645 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1912 against a typical 1933). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 38% 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 1540 Benton St, Alameda, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 Benton St, Alameda, CA was $4,049. The county assessed it at $236,742.

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