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$1,029,349$697 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

1542 CHESTNUT ST

ALAMEDA, CA 94501
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,476 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.
2,730 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$1M
$939K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,438 (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.$452,927 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$137,978
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$321,949
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$443,910
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,093,320

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
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.

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

E
Love Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Alameda High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Wood Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 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

1542 Chestnut 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Alameda 94501
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Alameda 94501

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
$396K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 37% 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$1,029,349
CheaperTypical $1,145,929Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$697
CheaperTypical $733Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,476 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,650 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size2,730 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1934Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 1542 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral AlamedaAlameda 94501Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,029,34939% of homes37% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$69741% of homes41% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,476 ft²40% of homes40% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,730 ft²10% of homes7% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than199086% of homes87% of homes79% of homes

About 1542 Chestnut St

How much is 1542 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1542 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA is $1,029,349 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $939,164 to $1,119,534. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1542 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA last sell?

1542 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1542 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA?

1542 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,476 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 1542 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA built?

1542 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1542 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA?

1542 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA is assigned to Love Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Alameda High School (high), rated A+; Wood Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Alameda City Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1542 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA compare to other homes in Alameda 94501?

Among the 14,787 homes in Alameda 94501, it is worth more than 37% of them ($1,029,349 against a typical $1,145,929), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($697 against a typical $733), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,476 ft² against a typical 1,650 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (2,730 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1990 against a typical 1934). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 48% 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 1542 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1542 Chestnut St, Alameda, CA was $7,438. The county assessed it at $452,927.

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