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$563,770$456 / 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 95How 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 $67,000 on Dec 17, 2002

256 CALIFORNIA AVE

SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,236 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.
3,840 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$564K
$537K low$591K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$67,000 · Dec 17, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,299 (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.$273,767 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$81,387
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$192,380
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$268,399
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$710,550

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.0.09
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(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
Washington Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Bancroft Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
San Leandro High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

256 California 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 92% of homes in North Area
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Alameda County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in San Leandro 94577
  • Older than 88% 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
$414K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 11% 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$563,770
CheaperTypical $786,394Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$456
CheaperTypical $555Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,236 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,420 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size3,840 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 256 California Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth AreaSan Leandro 94577Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$563,7708% of homes11% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45617% of homes21% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than1,236 ft²33% of homes36% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,840 ft²17% of homes11% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than192529% of homes12% of homes17% of homes

About 256 California Ave

How much is 256 California Ave, San Leandro, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 California Ave, San Leandro, CA is $563,770 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $536,517 to $591,023. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 California Ave, San Leandro, CA last sell?

256 California Ave, San Leandro, CA last sold on Dec 17, 2002 for $67,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 California Ave, San Leandro, CA?

256 California Ave, San Leandro, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,236 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 256 California Ave, San Leandro, CA built?

256 California Ave, San Leandro, CA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 California Ave, San Leandro, CA?

256 California Ave, San Leandro, CA is assigned to Washington Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Bancroft Middle School (middle), rated C-; 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 256 California Ave, San Leandro, CA compare to other homes in San Leandro 94577?

Among the 12,251 homes in San Leandro 94577, it is worth more than 11% of them ($563,770 against a typical $786,394), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($456 against a typical $555), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,236 ft² against a typical 1,420 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (3,840 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1925 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 13% 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 256 California Ave, San Leandro, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 California Ave, San Leandro, CA was $4,299. The county assessed it at $273,767.

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