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$913,751$682 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

520 W MERLE CT

SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,340 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.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.

Valuation

$914K
$815K low$1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,832 (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.$317,654 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$97,396
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$227,258
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$311,290
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$839,250

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)
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.

E
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Bancroft Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
San Leandro High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: San Leandro Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94577These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.585

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.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.48,861
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,612 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$106,335
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$133,543
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 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 W Merle Ct 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 72% of homes in North Area
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in North Area
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in North Area
  • Older than 88% of homes in San Leandro 94577

What homes are worth in San Leandro 94577

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

This home
$415K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 72% of homes in San Leandro 94577.

How it measures up in San Leandro 94577

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Leandro 94577.

Estimated value$913,751
CheaperTypical $787,622Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$682
CheaperTypical $555Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,340 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,425 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 520 W Merle Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth AreaSan Leandro 94577Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$913,75172% of homes72% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$68286% of homes86% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,340 ft²43% of homes44% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac76% of homes63% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than192529% of homes12% of homes17% of homes

About 520 W Merle Ct

How much is 520 W Merle Ct, San Leandro, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 W Merle Ct, San Leandro, CA is $913,751 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $815,422 to $1,012,080. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 W Merle Ct, San Leandro, CA last sell?

520 W Merle Ct, San Leandro, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 520 W Merle Ct, San Leandro, CA?

520 W Merle Ct, San Leandro, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,340 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 520 W Merle Ct, San Leandro, CA built?

520 W Merle Ct, San Leandro, CA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 520 W Merle Ct, San Leandro, CA?

520 W Merle Ct, San Leandro, CA is assigned to Roosevelt Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Bancroft Middle School (middle), rated C-; San Leandro High School (high), rated C-. All sit in San Leandro Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 520 W Merle Ct, San Leandro, CA compare to other homes in San Leandro 94577?

Among the 12,251 homes in San Leandro 94577, it is worth more than 72% of them ($913,751 against a typical $787,622), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($682 against a typical $555), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,340 ft² against a typical 1,425 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1925 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 40% 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 W Merle Ct, San Leandro, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 520 W Merle Ct, San Leandro, CA was $4,832. The county assessed it at $317,654.

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