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$856,777$964 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

290 PALM AVE

MORRO BAY, CA 93442
3
Beds
2
Baths
889 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1937
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$857K
$711K low$1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,763 (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.$163,176 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$104,624
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,552
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$159,977

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.20
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
79
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
24
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySAN LUIS OBISPO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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.

H
Morro Bay High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Los Osos Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.7 mi
E
Del Mar Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.8 mi

District: San Luis Coastal Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93442These 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.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.279

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,683
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.241 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,320
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,453
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%

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How this home compares

290 Palm 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 70% of homes in Morro Bay 93442
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in San Luis Obispo County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in San Luis Obispo County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in San Luis Obispo County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Morro Bay 93442

What homes are worth in Morro Bay 93442

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

This home
$536K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Morro Bay 93442.

How it measures up in Morro Bay 93442

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Morro Bay 93442.

Estimated value$856,777
CheaperTypical $992,418Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$964
CheaperTypical $680Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area889 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,490 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1937
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 290 Palm Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMorro Bay 93442San Luis Obispo County
Estimated valuepricier than$856,77730% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$96493% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than889 ft²15% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac51% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than19374% of homes4% of homes

About 290 Palm Ave

How much is 290 Palm Ave, Morro Bay, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 290 Palm Ave, Morro Bay, CA is $856,777 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $711,048 to $1,002,506. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 290 Palm Ave, Morro Bay, CA last sell?

290 Palm Ave, Morro Bay, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 290 Palm Ave, Morro Bay, CA?

290 Palm Ave, Morro Bay, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 889 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 290 Palm Ave, Morro Bay, CA built?

290 Palm Ave, Morro Bay, CA was built in 1937, making it 89 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 290 Palm Ave, Morro Bay, CA?

290 Palm Ave, Morro Bay, CA is assigned to Morro Bay High School (high), rated A-; Los Osos Middle School (middle), rated A-; Del Mar Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in San Luis Coastal Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 290 Palm Ave, Morro Bay, CA compare to other homes in Morro Bay 93442?

Among the 5,349 homes in Morro Bay 93442, it is worth more than 30% of them ($856,777 against a typical $992,418), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($964 against a typical $680), it is bigger than 15% of them (889 ft² against a typical 1,490 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1937 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of San Luis Obispo County, it is worth more than 46% 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 290 Palm Ave, Morro Bay, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 290 Palm Ave, Morro Bay, CA was $1,763. The county assessed it at $163,176.

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