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$688,990$410 / 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 92How 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 $700,000 on Nov 26, 2025

5179 DALAI LAMA AVE

RICHMOND, CA 94804
3
Beds
4
Baths
1,682 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.
811 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$689K
$633K low$745K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$700,000 · Nov 26, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,810 (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.$699,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$250,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$449,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$348,178

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyCONTRA COSTA
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.2025
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
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(1)

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
Fairmont Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.7 mi
H
El Cerrito High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.2 mi

District: West Contra Costa Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94804These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.561

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.44,926
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,044 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,581
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,956
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.22 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

5179 Dalai Lama 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 84% of homes in Southwest Annex
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Southwest Annex
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Richmond 94804
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Southwest Annex
  • Among the newest homes in Southwest Annex

What homes are worth in Richmond 94804

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

This home
$311K$998K

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in Richmond 94804.

How it measures up in Richmond 94804

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 94804.

Estimated value$688,990
CheaperTypical $535,716Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$410
CheaperTypical $466Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,682 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,194 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size811 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 5179 Dalai Lama Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouthwest AnnexRichmond 94804Contra Costa County
Estimated valuepricier than$688,99084% of homes83% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41014% of homes31% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,682 ft²78% of homes81% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than811 ft²3% of homes3% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes

About 5179 Dalai Lama Ave

How much is 5179 Dalai Lama Ave, Richmond, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5179 Dalai Lama Ave, Richmond, CA is $688,990 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $633,439 to $744,541. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5179 Dalai Lama Ave, Richmond, CA last sell?

5179 Dalai Lama Ave, Richmond, CA last sold on Nov 26, 2025 for $700,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5179 Dalai Lama Ave, Richmond, CA?

5179 Dalai Lama Ave, Richmond, CA has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,682 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 5179 Dalai Lama Ave, Richmond, CA built?

5179 Dalai Lama Ave, Richmond, CA was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5179 Dalai Lama Ave, Richmond, CA?

5179 Dalai Lama Ave, Richmond, CA is assigned to Fairmont Elementary School (elementary), rated B; El Cerrito High School (high), rated B+; Fred T. Korematsu Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in West Contra Costa Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5179 Dalai Lama Ave, Richmond, CA compare to other homes in Richmond 94804?

Among the 11,872 homes in Richmond 94804, it is worth more than 83% of them ($688,990 against a typical $535,716), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($410 against a typical $466), it is bigger than 81% of them (1,682 ft² against a typical 1,194 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (811 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Contra Costa County, it is worth more than 43% 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 5179 Dalai Lama Ave, Richmond, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5179 Dalai Lama Ave, Richmond, CA was $5,810. The county assessed it at $699,900.

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