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$471,801$517 / 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 90How 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

5242 U ST

SACRAMENTO, CA 95817
2
Beds
1
Baths
912 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$472K
$423K low$520K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$634 (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.$42,404 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,967
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,437
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,574

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
57
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
49
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
41
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
26
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Custom Design
CountySACRAMENTO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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.

M
Kit Carson Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Hiram Johnson High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
David Lubin Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.4 mi

District: Sacramento City Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95817These 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.167
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.107

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.13,648
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,551 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,846
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,700
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°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

5242 U 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 less than 92% of homes in Elmhurst
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Sacramento County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Sacramento County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Sacramento County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Sacramento County

What homes are worth in Sacramento 95817

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

This home
$245K$874K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Sacramento 95817.

How it measures up in Sacramento 95817

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sacramento 95817.

Estimated value$471,801
CheaperTypical $477,249Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$517
CheaperTypical $404Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area912 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,175 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 5242 U St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElmhurstSacramento 95817Sacramento County
Estimated valuepricier than$471,8018% of homes49% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51751% of homes82% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than912 ft²16% of homes21% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac29% of homes31% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than193952% of homes48% of homes4% of homes

About 5242 U St

How much is 5242 U St, Sacramento, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5242 U St, Sacramento, CA is $471,801 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $423,426 to $520,176. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5242 U St, Sacramento, CA last sell?

5242 U St, Sacramento, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5242 U St, Sacramento, CA?

5242 U St, Sacramento, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 912 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 5242 U St, Sacramento, CA built?

5242 U St, Sacramento, CA was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5242 U St, Sacramento, CA?

5242 U St, Sacramento, CA is assigned to Kit Carson Middle School (middle), rated C-; Hiram Johnson High School (high), rated D; David Lubin Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Sacramento City Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5242 U St, Sacramento, CA compare to other homes in Sacramento 95817?

Among the 4,613 homes in Sacramento 95817, it is worth more than 49% of them ($471,801 against a typical $477,249), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($517 against a typical $404), it is bigger than 21% of them (912 ft² against a typical 1,175 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1939 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Sacramento County, it is worth more than 39% 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 5242 U St, Sacramento, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5242 U St, Sacramento, CA was $634. The county assessed it at $42,404.

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