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$478,517$322 / 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

281 COTTONWOOD DR

VALLEJO, CA 94591
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,488 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$479K
$460K low$497K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,901 (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.$67,866 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,486
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$51,380
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$66,536
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$592,740

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySOLANO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 448 ft²

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.

M
Hogan Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Jesse M. Bethel High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Glen Cove Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.9 mi

District: Vallejo City Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94591These 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.92
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 100.423

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
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.55,629
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,429 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,391
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,131
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 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

281 Cottonwood Dr 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 71% of homes in Solano County
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Solano County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Solano County

What homes are worth in Vallejo 94591

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

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$266K$886K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Vallejo 94591.

How it measures up in Vallejo 94591

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vallejo 94591.

Estimated value$478,517
CheaperTypical $546,153Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$322
CheaperTypical $323Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,488 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,670 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 281 Cottonwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVallejo 94591Solano County
Estimated valuepricier than$478,51735% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32249% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,488 ft²41% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac62% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than195527% of homes15% of homes

About 281 Cottonwood Dr

How much is 281 Cottonwood Dr, Vallejo, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Cottonwood Dr, Vallejo, CA is $478,517 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $460,283 to $496,751. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Cottonwood Dr, Vallejo, CA last sell?

281 Cottonwood Dr, Vallejo, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Cottonwood Dr, Vallejo, CA?

281 Cottonwood Dr, Vallejo, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,488 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 281 Cottonwood Dr, Vallejo, CA built?

281 Cottonwood Dr, Vallejo, CA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 281 Cottonwood Dr, Vallejo, CA?

281 Cottonwood Dr, Vallejo, CA is assigned to Hogan Middle School (middle), rated D; Jesse M. Bethel High School (high), rated D+; Glen Cove Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Vallejo City Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Cottonwood Dr, Vallejo, CA compare to other homes in Vallejo 94591?

Among the 18,111 homes in Vallejo 94591, it is worth more than 35% of them ($478,517 against a typical $546,153), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($322 against a typical $323), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,488 ft² against a typical 1,670 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1955 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Solano County, it is worth more than 29% 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 281 Cottonwood Dr, Vallejo, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Cottonwood Dr, Vallejo, CA was $1,901. The county assessed it at $67,866.

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