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$1,874,567$793 / 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 97How 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 $1,380,000 on Nov 3, 2016

520 MERLOT DR

FREMONT, CA 94539
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,363 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.9M
$1.8M low$1.9M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,380,000 · Nov 3, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,502 (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.$1,626,602 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$497,183
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,136,419
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,594,572
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,764,270

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.0.15
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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(7)

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
James Leitch Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.5 mi
H
Irvington High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 mi
M
John M. Horner Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.2 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

520 Merlot Dr 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 89% of homes in Alameda County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Fremont 94539
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Warm Springs
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Warm Springs
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Warm Springs

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
$585K$4.4M

This home is worth more than 41% 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$1,874,567
CheaperTypical $2,117,167Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$793
CheaperTypical $998Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area2,363 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,029 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 520 Merlot Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWarm SpringsFremont 94539Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,874,56780% of homes41% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$79335% of homes19% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than2,363 ft²90% of homes64% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac25% of homes27% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than198579% of homes59% of homes73% of homes

About 520 Merlot Dr

How much is 520 Merlot Dr, Fremont, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 Merlot Dr, Fremont, CA is $1,874,567 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,811,522 to $1,937,612. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 Merlot Dr, Fremont, CA last sell?

520 Merlot Dr, Fremont, CA last sold on Nov 3, 2016 for $1,380,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 520 Merlot Dr, Fremont, CA?

520 Merlot Dr, Fremont, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,363 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 520 Merlot Dr, Fremont, CA built?

520 Merlot Dr, Fremont, CA was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 520 Merlot Dr, Fremont, CA?

520 Merlot Dr, Fremont, CA is assigned to James Leitch Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Irvington High School (high), rated A+; John M. Horner 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 520 Merlot Dr, Fremont, CA compare to other homes in Fremont 94539?

Among the 17,344 homes in Fremont 94539, it is worth more than 41% of them ($1,874,567 against a typical $2,117,167), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($793 against a typical $998), it is bigger than 64% of them (2,363 ft² against a typical 2,029 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1985 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 89% 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 520 Merlot Dr, Fremont, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Merlot Dr, Fremont, CA was $19,502. The county assessed it at $1,626,602.

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