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$408,197$464 / 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 86How 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 $420,000 on Jul 16, 2025

279 FAMOSO PLZ

UNION CITY, CA 94587
2
Beds
2
Baths
880 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.
1.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$408K
$353K low$463K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$420,000 · Jul 16, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,770 (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.$420,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$126,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$294,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$161,588
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$446,760

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyALAMEDA
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.Yes

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.

E
Guy Emanuele Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
James Logan High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Cesar Chavez Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi

District: New Haven Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94587These 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.43
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 100.552

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
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.66,162
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,241 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$129,537
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$155,780
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°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%

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

279 Famoso Plz 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Union City 94587
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Union City 94587
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Union City 94587
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Union City 94587
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Alameda County

What homes are worth in Union City 94587

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

This home
$491K$2.2M

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Union City 94587.

How it measures up in Union City 94587

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Union City 94587.

Estimated value$408,197
CheaperTypical $1,246,175Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$464
CheaperTypical $734Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area880 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,566 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size1.56 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 279 Famoso Plz ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUnion City 94587Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$408,197almost no homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$464almost no homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than880 ft²6% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.56 ac94% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than198569% of homes73% of homes

About 279 Famoso Plz

How much is 279 Famoso Plz, Union City, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Famoso Plz, Union City, CA is $408,197 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $352,990 to $463,404. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Famoso Plz, Union City, CA last sell?

279 Famoso Plz, Union City, CA last sold on Jul 16, 2025 for $420,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Famoso Plz, Union City, CA?

279 Famoso Plz, Union City, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 880 square feet of living space.

When was 279 Famoso Plz, Union City, CA built?

279 Famoso Plz, Union City, CA was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Famoso Plz, Union City, CA?

279 Famoso Plz, Union City, CA is assigned to Guy Emanuele Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; James Logan High School (high), rated A-; Cesar Chavez Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in New Haven Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Famoso Plz, Union City, CA compare to other homes in Union City 94587?

Among the 17,568 homes in Union City 94587, it is worth more than almost none of them ($408,197 against a typical $1,246,175), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($464 against a typical $734), it is bigger than 6% of them (880 ft² against a typical 1,566 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (1.56 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1985 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 4% 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 279 Famoso Plz, Union City, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Famoso Plz, Union City, CA was $2,770. The county assessed it at $420,000.

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