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$4,768,697$865 / 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 87How 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

285 SAINT JAMES DR

PIEDMONT, CA 94611
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
5,511 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
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

$4.8M
$4.2M low$5.4M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,719 (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.$793,910 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$344,128
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$456,782
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$778,209
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,679,020

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.1972
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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.

M
Piedmont Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Piedmont High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Frank C. Havens Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi

District: Piedmont City Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94611These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.584

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.4%
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.39,965
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,185 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$165,259
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$221,766
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.26 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

285 Saint James 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Alameda County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Alameda County
  • Among the largest homes in Alameda County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Alameda County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Alameda County

What homes are worth in Oakland 94611

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

This home
$305K$4.9M

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in Oakland 94611.

How it measures up in Oakland 94611

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oakland 94611.

Estimated value$4,768,697
CheaperTypical $1,496,052Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$865
CheaperTypical $752Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area5,511 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,069 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 285 Saint James Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOakland 94611Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$4,768,69798% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$86564% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than5,511 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac72% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than194742% of homes28% of homes

About 285 Saint James Dr

How much is 285 Saint James Dr, Piedmont, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 285 Saint James Dr, Piedmont, CA is $4,768,697 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $4,157,326 to $5,380,068. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 285 Saint James Dr, Piedmont, CA last sell?

285 Saint James Dr, Piedmont, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 285 Saint James Dr, Piedmont, CA?

285 Saint James Dr, Piedmont, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 5,511 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 285 Saint James Dr, Piedmont, CA built?

285 Saint James Dr, Piedmont, CA was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 285 Saint James Dr, Piedmont, CA?

285 Saint James Dr, Piedmont, CA is assigned to Piedmont Middle School (middle), rated A-; Piedmont High School (high), rated A; Frank C. Havens Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Piedmont City Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 285 Saint James Dr, Piedmont, CA compare to other homes in Oakland 94611?

Among the 12,688 homes in Oakland 94611, it is worth more than 98% of them ($4,768,697 against a typical $1,496,052), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($865 against a typical $752), it is bigger than 98% of them (5,511 ft² against a typical 2,069 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1947 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than almost all 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 285 Saint James Dr, Piedmont, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Saint James Dr, Piedmont, CA was $17,719. The county assessed it at $793,910.

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