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$400,761$139 / 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 81How 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 $258,000 on Mar 17, 2022

509 JOSEPHINE ST

ALTURAS, CA 96101
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,880 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
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

$401K
$324K low$477K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$258,000 · Mar 17, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,460 (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.$328,972 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,121
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$310,851
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$322,522

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMODOC
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.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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 · 0.5 mi
E
Alturas Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Modoc Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 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

509 Josephine 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 96% of homes in Alturas 96101
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Alturas 96101
  • Among the largest homes in Alturas 96101
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Alturas 96101
  • Newer than 76% 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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$46K$461K

This home is worth more than 96% 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$400,761
CheaperTypical $156,136Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$139
CheaperTypical $117Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area2,880 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 509 Josephine St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlturas 96101Modoc County
Estimated valuepricier than$400,76196% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13970% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than2,880 ft²almost all homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac65% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than197976% of homes72% of homes

About 509 Josephine St

How much is 509 Josephine St, Alturas, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Josephine St, Alturas, CA is $400,761 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $324,155 to $477,367. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Josephine St, Alturas, CA last sell?

509 Josephine St, Alturas, CA last sold on Mar 17, 2022 for $258,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 Josephine St, Alturas, CA?

509 Josephine St, Alturas, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,880 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 509 Josephine St, Alturas, CA built?

509 Josephine St, Alturas, CA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 509 Josephine St, Alturas, CA?

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

How does 509 Josephine St, Alturas, CA compare to other homes in Alturas 96101?

Among the 1,585 homes in Alturas 96101, it is worth more than 96% of them ($400,761 against a typical $156,136), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($139 against a typical $117), it is bigger than almost all of them (2,880 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1979 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Modoc County, it is worth more than 93% 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 509 Josephine St, Alturas, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Josephine St, Alturas, CA was $3,460. The county assessed it at $328,972.

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