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$763,491$795 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $435,000 on Aug 13, 2004

526 JAMES ST

LIVERMORE, CA 94551
3
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$763K
$732K low$795K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$435,000 · Aug 13, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,057 (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.$618,417 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$185,525
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$432,892
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$606,294
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$715,410

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
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(8)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Marylin Avenue STEAM AcademyC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Granada High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Junction Avenue TK-8 SchoolC-
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94551These 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.60
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 100.382

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.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
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.47,124
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.555 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,402
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$169,089
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.17 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

526 James 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 86% of homes in Livermore 94551
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Livermore 94551
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Livermore 94551
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Livermore 94551
  • Older than 94% of homes in Livermore 94551

What homes are worth in Livermore 94551

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

This home
$588K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Livermore 94551.

How it measures up in Livermore 94551

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Livermore 94551.

Estimated value$763,491
CheaperTypical $975,413Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$795
CheaperTypical $651Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,514 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 526 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthside Livermore AreaLivermore 94551Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$763,49120% of homes14% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$79589% of homes90% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²9% of homes5% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac52% of homes30% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than195223% of homes6% of homes35% of homes

About 526 James St

How much is 526 James St, Livermore, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 526 James St, Livermore, CA is $763,491 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $732,306 to $794,676. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 526 James St, Livermore, CA last sell?

526 James St, Livermore, CA last sold on Aug 13, 2004 for $435,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 526 James St, Livermore, CA?

526 James St, Livermore, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 526 James St, Livermore, CA built?

526 James St, Livermore, CA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 526 James St, Livermore, CA?

526 James St, Livermore, CA is assigned to Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy (elementary), rated C+; Granada High School (high), rated A; Junction Avenue TK-8 School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 526 James St, Livermore, CA compare to other homes in Livermore 94551?

Among the 12,833 homes in Livermore 94551, it is worth more than 14% of them ($763,491 against a typical $975,413), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($795 against a typical $651), it is bigger than 5% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,514 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1952 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 28% 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 526 James St, Livermore, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 526 James St, Livermore, CA was $8,057. The county assessed it at $618,417.

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