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$780,597$530 / 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 97How 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

1916 PLACER DR

CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94578
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,474 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$781K
$755K low$806K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,943 (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.$255,975 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$152,280
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$110,695
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$250,819
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$765,000

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.1957
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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(1)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Jefferson Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
San Leandro High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Bancroft Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: San Leandro Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94578These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.654

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,127
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,333 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,481
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,965
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 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

1916 Placer Dr 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 83% of homes in Castro Valley
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Castro Valley
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Castro Valley
  • Older than 83% of homes in Castro Valley

What homes are worth in San Leandro 94578

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

This home
$335K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in San Leandro 94578.

How it measures up in San Leandro 94578

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Leandro 94578.

Estimated value$780,597
CheaperTypical $729,532Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$530
CheaperTypical $540Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,474 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,347 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 1916 Placer Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCastro ValleySan Leandro 94578Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$780,59717% of homes62% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53018% of homes46% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,474 ft²34% of homes60% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac38% of homes58% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than194817% of homes39% of homes30% of homes

About 1916 Placer Dr

How much is 1916 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1916 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA is $780,597 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $754,721 to $806,473. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1916 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA last sell?

1916 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1916 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA?

1916 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,474 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 1916 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA built?

1916 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1916 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA?

1916 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA is assigned to Jefferson Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; San Leandro High School (high), rated C-; Bancroft Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in San Leandro Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1916 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA compare to other homes in San Leandro 94578?

Among the 7,904 homes in San Leandro 94578, it is worth more than 62% of them ($780,597 against a typical $729,532), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($530 against a typical $540), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,474 ft² against a typical 1,347 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1948 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 30% 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 1916 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1916 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA was $3,943. The county assessed it at $255,975.

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