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$1,612,361$1,242 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $289,000 on Jun 3, 1999

261 STARLITE WAY

FREMONT, CA 94539
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,298 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
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

$1.6M
$1.5M low$1.7M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$289,000 · Jun 3, 1999
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$1,437,261
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$1,149,809
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.11%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$100,000
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA NA · recorded Sep 27, 2004
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$75,100
CITIBANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,017 (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.$455,101 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$138,630
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$323,471
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$446,041
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,316,880

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.1964
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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(5)

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
James Leitch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.0 mi
H
Irvington High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi
M
John M. Horner Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.6 mi

District: Fremont Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94539These 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.25
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.683

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.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.5%
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.52,775
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,599 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$190,911
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$222,193
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

261 Starlite Way 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 more than 81% of homes in Alameda County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Alameda County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Fremont 94539
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Fremont 94539
  • Older than 86% of homes in Warm Springs

What homes are worth in Fremont 94539

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

This home
$596K$4.5M

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Fremont 94539.

How it measures up in Fremont 94539

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fremont 94539.

Estimated value$1,612,361
CheaperTypical $2,097,869Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1242
CheaperTypical $1027Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area1,298 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,011 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 261 Starlite Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWarm SpringsFremont 94539Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,612,36149% of homes28% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$124295% of homes89% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,298 ft²38% of homes15% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac35% of homes32% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than196214% of homes14% of homes48% of homes

About 261 Starlite Way

How much is 261 Starlite Way, Fremont, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Starlite Way, Fremont, CA is $1,612,361 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,504,663 to $1,720,059. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Starlite Way, Fremont, CA last sell?

261 Starlite Way, Fremont, CA last sold on Jun 3, 1999 for $289,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Starlite Way, Fremont, CA?

261 Starlite Way, Fremont, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,298 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 261 Starlite Way, Fremont, CA built?

261 Starlite Way, Fremont, CA was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Starlite Way, Fremont, CA?

261 Starlite Way, Fremont, CA is assigned to James Leitch Elementary School (elementary); Irvington High School (high), rated A+; John M. Horner Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Fremont Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Starlite Way, Fremont, CA compare to other homes in Fremont 94539?

Among the 17,328 homes in Fremont 94539, it is worth more than 28% of them ($1,612,361 against a typical $2,097,869), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($1242 against a typical $1027), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,298 ft² against a typical 2,011 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1962 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 81% 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 261 Starlite Way, Fremont, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Starlite Way, Fremont, CA was $6,017. The county assessed it at $455,101.

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