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$219,675$349 / 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 88How 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
Last sold for $196,500 on May 15, 2020

159 CALIFORNIA ST

VALLEY SPRINGS, CA 95252
1
Beds
1
Baths
630 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$220K
$194K low$246K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$196,500 · May 15, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,516 (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.$219,194 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,731
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$202,463
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$214,897

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.Modern
CountyCALAVERAS
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.1979
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Valley Springs Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Toyon Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi
H
Calaveras High SchoolC+
High · Grades 8–12 · 7.8 mi

District: Calaveras Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95252These 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.52
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.79
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.77

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,518
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.111 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,944
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,307
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 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

159 California 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 98% of homes in Valley Springs 95252
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Valley Springs 95252
  • Among the smallest homes in Valley Springs 95252
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Valley Springs 95252
  • Older than 92% of homes in Valley Springs 95252

What homes are worth in Valley Springs 95252

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

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$236K$696K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Valley Springs 95252.

How it measures up in Valley Springs 95252

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Valley Springs 95252.

Estimated value$219,675
CheaperTypical $434,913Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$349
CheaperTypical $268Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area630 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,606 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.67 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 159 California St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValley Springs 95252Calaveras County
Estimated valuepricier than$219,6752% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34994% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than630 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac2% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than19358% of homes8% of homes

About 159 California St

How much is 159 California St, Valley Springs, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 California St, Valley Springs, CA is $219,675 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $193,825 to $245,525. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 California St, Valley Springs, CA last sell?

159 California St, Valley Springs, CA last sold on May 15, 2020 for $196,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 159 California St, Valley Springs, CA?

159 California St, Valley Springs, CA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 630 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 159 California St, Valley Springs, CA built?

159 California St, Valley Springs, CA was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a modern home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 California St, Valley Springs, CA?

159 California St, Valley Springs, CA is assigned to Valley Springs Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Toyon Middle School (middle), rated D+; Calaveras High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Calaveras Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 California St, Valley Springs, CA compare to other homes in Valley Springs 95252?

Among the 4,168 homes in Valley Springs 95252, it is worth more than 2% of them ($219,675 against a typical $434,913), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($349 against a typical $268), it is bigger than almost none of them (630 ft² against a typical 1,606 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.67 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1935 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Calaveras County, it is worth more than 6% 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 159 California St, Valley Springs, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 California St, Valley Springs, CA was $2,516. The county assessed it at $219,194.

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