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$632,157$538 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $156,500 on Nov 28, 1994

249 BEST AVE

SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,176 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.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$632K
$607K low$657K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$156,500 · Nov 28, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,143 (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.$261,115 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,520
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$187,595
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$255,858
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$696,240

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.0.11
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
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(2)

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

District: San Leandro Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94577These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.585

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.26%
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.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.48,861
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,612 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$106,335
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$133,543
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

249 Best 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 83% of homes in North Area
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Alameda County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in San Leandro 94577
  • Older than 86% of homes in San Leandro 94577

What homes are worth in San Leandro 94577

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

This home
$422K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in San Leandro 94577.

How it measures up in San Leandro 94577

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Leandro 94577.

Estimated value$632,157
CheaperTypical $783,160Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$538
CheaperTypical $554Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area1,176 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 249 Best Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth AreaSan Leandro 94577Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$632,15717% of homes22% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53843% of homes44% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,176 ft²26% of homes30% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac34% of homes18% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than192635% of homes14% of homes18% of homes

About 249 Best Ave

How much is 249 Best Ave, San Leandro, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 249 Best Ave, San Leandro, CA is $632,157 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $607,401 to $656,913. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 249 Best Ave, San Leandro, CA last sell?

249 Best Ave, San Leandro, CA last sold on Nov 28, 1994 for $156,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 249 Best Ave, San Leandro, CA?

249 Best Ave, San Leandro, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,176 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 249 Best Ave, San Leandro, CA built?

249 Best Ave, San Leandro, CA was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 249 Best Ave, San Leandro, CA?

249 Best Ave, San Leandro, CA is assigned to Washington Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Bancroft Middle School (middle), rated D+; San Leandro High School (high), rated C. All sit in San Leandro Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 249 Best Ave, San Leandro, CA compare to other homes in San Leandro 94577?

Among the 12,259 homes in San Leandro 94577, it is worth more than 22% of them ($632,157 against a typical $783,160), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($538 against a typical $554), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,176 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1926 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 17% 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 249 Best Ave, San Leandro, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 249 Best Ave, San Leandro, CA was $4,143. The county assessed it at $261,115.

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