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$278,261$130 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $235,000 on May 12, 2021

401 N HOWARD ST

ALTURAS, CA 96101
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,138 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$278K
$258K low$298K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$235,000 · May 12, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,519 (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.$254,367 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,361
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$236,006
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$249,380

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMODOC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
Modoc High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Modoc Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Alturas Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi

District: Modoc Joint Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 96101These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.152

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,077
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,717
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,819
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.88%

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How this home compares

401 N Howard St 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 85% of homes in Alturas 96101
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Alturas 96101
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Alturas 96101
  • Older than 88% of homes in Alturas 96101

What homes are worth in Alturas 96101

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

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$54K$492K

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in Alturas 96101.

How it measures up in Alturas 96101

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alturas 96101.

Estimated value$278,261
CheaperTypical $161,484Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$130
CheaperTypical $123Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area2,138 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,308 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 401 N Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlturas 96101Modoc County
Estimated valuepricier than$278,26185% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13056% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than2,138 ft²89% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac66% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than191612% of homes17% of homes

About 401 N Howard St

How much is 401 N Howard St, Alturas, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 401 N Howard St, Alturas, CA is $278,261 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $258,243 to $298,279. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 401 N Howard St, Alturas, CA last sell?

401 N Howard St, Alturas, CA last sold on May 12, 2021 for $235,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 401 N Howard St, Alturas, CA?

401 N Howard St, Alturas, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,138 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 401 N Howard St, Alturas, CA built?

401 N Howard St, Alturas, CA was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 401 N Howard St, Alturas, CA?

401 N Howard St, Alturas, CA is assigned to Modoc High School (high), rated C; Modoc Middle School (middle), rated C-; Alturas Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Modoc Joint Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 401 N Howard St, Alturas, CA compare to other homes in Alturas 96101?

Among the 1,585 homes in Alturas 96101, it is worth more than 85% of them ($278,261 against a typical $161,484), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($130 against a typical $123), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,138 ft² against a typical 1,308 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1916 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Modoc County, it is worth more than 80% 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 401 N Howard St, Alturas, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 401 N Howard St, Alturas, CA was $2,519. The county assessed it at $254,367.

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