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$1,079,843$911 / 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 94How 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 $625,000 on Jun 20, 2014

159 VALLEY ST

TOMALES, CA 94971
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,185 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1M low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$625,000 · Jun 20, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,011 (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.$781,450 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$468,870
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$312,580
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$766,130

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.Contemporary
CountyMARIN
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.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 872 ft²Patio · 872 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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
Tomales Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Tomales High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Shoreline Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94971These 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.190
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.363

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.48%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.7%
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.42
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$164,035
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$288,063
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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 Valley 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 68% of homes in Marin County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Tomales 94971
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Marin County
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Marin County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Marin County

What homes are worth in Tomales 94971

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

This home
$529K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Tomales 94971.

How it measures up in Tomales 94971

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tomales 94971.

Estimated value$1,079,843
CheaperTypical $1,040,371Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$911
CheaperTypical $719Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,185 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,516 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 159 Valley St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTomales 94971Marin County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,079,84359% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$91181% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,185 ft²24% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac56% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than190539% of homes2% of homes

About 159 Valley St

How much is 159 Valley St, Tomales, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Valley St, Tomales, CA is $1,079,843 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,010,462 to $1,149,224. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Valley St, Tomales, CA last sell?

159 Valley St, Tomales, CA last sold on Jun 20, 2014 for $625,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 159 Valley St, Tomales, CA?

159 Valley St, Tomales, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,185 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 159 Valley St, Tomales, CA built?

159 Valley St, Tomales, CA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. It is a contemporary home.

What schools serve 159 Valley St, Tomales, CA?

159 Valley St, Tomales, CA is assigned to Tomales Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Tomales High School (high), rated D. All sit in Shoreline Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Valley St, Tomales, CA compare to other homes in Tomales 94971?

Among the 102 homes in Tomales 94971, it is worth more than 59% of them ($1,079,843 against a typical $1,040,371), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($911 against a typical $719), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,185 ft² against a typical 1,516 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1905 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Marin County, it is worth more than 32% 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 Valley St, Tomales, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Valley St, Tomales, CA was $10,011. The county assessed it at $781,450.

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