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$992,664$774 / 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 96How 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 $250,000 on Oct 30, 2008

497 WHIPPLE RD

UNION CITY, CA 94587
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,282 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.
0.26 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

$993K
$948K 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.$250,000 · Oct 30, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,538 (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.$321,354 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$98,506
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$229,848
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$314,917
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,174,050

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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(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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Hillview Crest Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
James Logan High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Cesar Chavez Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: New Haven Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94587These 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.43
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 100.552

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
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.66,162
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,241 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$129,537
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$155,780
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°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

497 Whipple Rd 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 69% of homes in Union City 94587
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Fairway Park
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Union City 94587
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Fairway Park
  • Among the oldest homes in Fairway Park

What homes are worth in Union City 94587

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

This home
$456K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Union City 94587.

How it measures up in Union City 94587

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Union City 94587.

Estimated value$992,664
CheaperTypical $1,245,557Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$774
CheaperTypical $729Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,282 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,565 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 497 Whipple Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairway ParkUnion City 94587Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$992,66465% of homes31% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$77480% of homes61% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than1,282 ft²51% of homes23% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac96% of homes89% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than1947almost no homes2% of homes28% of homes

About 497 Whipple Rd

How much is 497 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 497 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA is $992,664 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $948,158 to $1,037,170. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 497 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA last sell?

497 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA last sold on Oct 30, 2008 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 497 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA?

497 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,282 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 497 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA built?

497 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 497 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA?

497 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA is assigned to Hillview Crest Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; James Logan High School (high), rated A-; Cesar Chavez Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in New Haven Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 497 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA compare to other homes in Union City 94587?

Among the 17,565 homes in Union City 94587, it is worth more than 31% of them ($992,664 against a typical $1,245,557), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($774 against a typical $729), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,282 ft² against a typical 1,565 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1947 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Alameda 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 497 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 497 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA was $5,538. The county assessed it at $321,354.

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