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$447,204$618 / 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 91How 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
Last sold for $440,000 on Feb 28, 2023

4522 THORNTON AVE

FREMONT, CA 94536
1
Beds
1
Baths
724 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.
740 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$447K
$406K low$488K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$440,000 · Feb 28, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,038 (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.$466,715 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$140,014
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$326,701
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$457,567
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$387,810

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Condominium
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(8)

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
Thornton Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Oliveira Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
American High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Fremont Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94536These 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.62
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 100.557

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.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.70,570
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,640 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$140,289
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$170,557
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.18 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

4522 Thornton 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 98% of homes in Fremont 94536
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Fremont 94536
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Fremont 94536
  • Among the smallest lots in Alameda County

What homes are worth in Fremont 94536

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

This home
$437K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Fremont 94536.

How it measures up in Fremont 94536

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fremont 94536.

Estimated value$447,204
CheaperTypical $1,356,507Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$618
CheaperTypical $843Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area724 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,537 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size740 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 4522 Thornton Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentervilleFremont 94536Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$447,20410% of homes2% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61839% of homes15% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than724 ft²7% of homes2% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than740 ft²5% of homes2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than197239% of homes55% of homes61% of homes

About 4522 Thornton Ave

How much is 4522 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4522 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA is $447,204 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $406,194 to $488,214. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4522 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA last sell?

4522 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA last sold on Feb 28, 2023 for $440,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4522 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA?

4522 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 724 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 4522 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA built?

4522 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.

What schools serve 4522 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA?

4522 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA is assigned to Thornton Middle School (middle), rated A+; Oliveira Elementary School (elementary), rated A; American High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Fremont Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4522 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA compare to other homes in Fremont 94536?

Among the 18,770 homes in Fremont 94536, it is worth more than 2% of them ($447,204 against a typical $1,356,507), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($618 against a typical $843), it is bigger than 2% of them (724 ft² against a typical 1,537 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (740 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1972 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 6% 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 4522 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4522 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA was $6,038. The county assessed it at $466,715.

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