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$4,012,651$1,580 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

5 SOUTHWOOD AVE

ROSS, CA 94957
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,539 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1909
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$4M
$3.7M low$4.3M high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$3,258,051
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$2,606,441
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.21%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$555,600
GMAC MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Dec 12, 2002
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$199,000
FLAGSTAR BANK FSB

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$24,145 (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.$1,688,653 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,040,312
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$648,341
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,655,550

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountyMARIN
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1937
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(4)

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.

E
Ross SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Redwood High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Tamalpais Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94957These 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.58
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.370

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
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.2,366
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,440 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$259,576
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$395,275
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5 Southwood 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 more than 95% of homes in Marin County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Marin County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Marin County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Marin County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Marin County

What homes are worth in Ross 94957

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

This home
$1.7M$8.6M

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Ross 94957.

How it measures up in Ross 94957

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ross 94957.

Estimated value$4,012,651
CheaperTypical $3,844,201Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1580
CheaperTypical $1521Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area2,539 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,780 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1909
OlderTypical 1937Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 5 Southwood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoss 94957Marin County
Estimated valuepricier than$4,012,65154% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$158058% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than2,539 ft²42% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac56% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than190914% of homes3% of homes

About 5 Southwood Ave

How much is 5 Southwood Ave, Ross, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Southwood Ave, Ross, CA is $4,012,651 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $3,713,199 to $4,312,103. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Southwood Ave, Ross, CA last sell?

5 Southwood Ave, Ross, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Southwood Ave, Ross, CA?

5 Southwood Ave, Ross, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,539 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 5 Southwood Ave, Ross, CA built?

5 Southwood Ave, Ross, CA was built in 1909, making it 117 years old. It is a contemporary home.

What schools serve 5 Southwood Ave, Ross, CA?

5 Southwood Ave, Ross, CA is assigned to Ross School (elementary), rated A+; Redwood High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Tamalpais Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Southwood Ave, Ross, CA compare to other homes in Ross 94957?

Among the 817 homes in Ross 94957, it is worth more than 54% of them ($4,012,651 against a typical $3,844,201), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($1580 against a typical $1521), it is bigger than 42% of them (2,539 ft² against a typical 2,780 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1909 against a typical 1937). Measured against all of Marin County, it is worth more than 95% 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 5 Southwood Ave, Ross, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Southwood Ave, Ross, CA was $24,145. The county assessed it at $1,688,653.

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