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$225,183$163 / 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 92How 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 $149,000 on Nov 9, 2016

20896 ALVA AVE

RIVERDALE, CA 93656
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,385 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$225K
$207K low$243K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$149,000 · Nov 9, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,888 (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.$176,378 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,511
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$140,867
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$172,920

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFRESNO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Refrigerator
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

M
Riverdale Elementary SchoolC
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Riverdale High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Fipps Primary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.7 mi

District: Riverdale Joint Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93656These 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.69
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 100.141

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,512
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,792
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,407
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.8 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

20896 Alva Ave 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 90% of homes in Fresno County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Fresno County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Fresno County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Fresno County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Fresno County

What homes are worth in Riverdale 93656

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

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$112K$493K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Riverdale 93656.

How it measures up in Riverdale 93656

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverdale 93656.

Estimated value$225,183
CheaperTypical $247,207Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$163
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,385 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,369 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 20896 Alva Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiverdale 93656Fresno County
Estimated valuepricier than$225,18336% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16329% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,385 ft²51% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac54% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than196850% of homes32% of homes

About 20896 Alva Ave

How much is 20896 Alva Ave, Riverdale, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20896 Alva Ave, Riverdale, CA is $225,183 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $207,179 to $243,187. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20896 Alva Ave, Riverdale, CA last sell?

20896 Alva Ave, Riverdale, CA last sold on Nov 9, 2016 for $149,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20896 Alva Ave, Riverdale, CA?

20896 Alva Ave, Riverdale, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,385 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 20896 Alva Ave, Riverdale, CA built?

20896 Alva Ave, Riverdale, CA was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 20896 Alva Ave, Riverdale, CA?

20896 Alva Ave, Riverdale, CA is assigned to Riverdale Elementary School (middle), rated C; Riverdale High School (high), rated C+; Fipps Primary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Riverdale Joint Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20896 Alva Ave, Riverdale, CA compare to other homes in Riverdale 93656?

Among the 1,227 homes in Riverdale 93656, it is worth more than 36% of them ($225,183 against a typical $247,207), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($163 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,385 ft² against a typical 1,369 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1968 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Fresno County, it is worth more than 10% 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 20896 Alva Ave, Riverdale, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20896 Alva Ave, Riverdale, CA was $1,888. The county assessed it at $176,378.

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