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$940,988$758 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $346,000 on Nov 22, 2000

481 VIA VERA CRUZ

FREMONT, CA 94539
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,242 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.
960 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Valuation

$941K
$873K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$346,000 · Nov 22, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,743 (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.$524,753 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$159,526
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$372,227
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$514,328
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$896,220

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Custom Design
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.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.

H
Mission San Jose High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
William Hopkins Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Fremont Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94539These 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.25
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.683

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.5%
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.52,775
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,599 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$190,911
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$222,193
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 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

481 Via Vera Cruz 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 95% of homes in Mission San Jose
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Mission San Jose
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Fremont 94539
  • Among the smallest lots in Fremont 94539
  • Older than 70% of homes in Fremont 94539

What homes are worth in Fremont 94539

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

This home
$595K$4.6M

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Fremont 94539.

How it measures up in Fremont 94539

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fremont 94539.

Estimated value$940,988
CheaperTypical $2,116,673Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$758
CheaperTypical $996Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,242 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,013 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size960 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 481 Via Vera Cruz ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMission San JoseFremont 94539Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$940,9885% of homes9% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7586% of homes18% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,242 ft²20% of homes13% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than960 ft²6% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than197143% of homes30% of homes60% of homes

About 481 Via Vera Cruz

How much is 481 Via Vera Cruz, Fremont, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 481 Via Vera Cruz, Fremont, CA is $940,988 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $873,327 to $1,008,649. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 481 Via Vera Cruz, Fremont, CA last sell?

481 Via Vera Cruz, Fremont, CA last sold on Nov 22, 2000 for $346,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 481 Via Vera Cruz, Fremont, CA?

481 Via Vera Cruz, Fremont, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,242 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 481 Via Vera Cruz, Fremont, CA built?

481 Via Vera Cruz, Fremont, CA was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 481 Via Vera Cruz, Fremont, CA?

481 Via Vera Cruz, Fremont, CA is assigned to Mission San Jose High School (high), rated A+; Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; William Hopkins Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Fremont Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 481 Via Vera Cruz, Fremont, CA compare to other homes in Fremont 94539?

Among the 17,344 homes in Fremont 94539, it is worth more than 9% of them ($940,988 against a typical $2,116,673), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($758 against a typical $996), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,242 ft² against a typical 2,013 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (960 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1971 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 42% 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 481 Via Vera Cruz, Fremont, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Via Vera Cruz, Fremont, CA was $6,743. The county assessed it at $524,753.

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