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$1,474,508$729 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

537 MADISON ST

ALBANY, CA 94706
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,024 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.
0.11 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.
2
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.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.4M low$1.6M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,996 (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.$78,527 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,259
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$55,268
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$76,850
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,545,030

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.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Albany Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Albany High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Cornell Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi

District: Albany City Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94706These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.571

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.94%
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.9.9%
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.18,729
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,035 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$125,810
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$160,203
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

537 Madison 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 more than 75% of homes in Alameda County
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Albany 94706
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Albany 94706
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Alameda County
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Albany 94706

What homes are worth in Albany 94706

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

This home
$391K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Albany 94706.

How it measures up in Albany 94706

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Albany 94706.

Estimated value$1,474,508
CheaperTypical $1,242,655Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$729
CheaperTypical $966Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area2,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,250 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1936Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 537 Madison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlbany 94706Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,474,50869% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$72926% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than2,024 ft²87% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac56% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than195273% of homes35% of homes

About 537 Madison St

How much is 537 Madison St, Albany, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 537 Madison St, Albany, CA is $1,474,508 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,354,631 to $1,594,385. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 537 Madison St, Albany, CA last sell?

537 Madison St, Albany, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 537 Madison St, Albany, CA?

537 Madison St, Albany, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,024 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 537 Madison St, Albany, CA built?

537 Madison St, Albany, CA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 537 Madison St, Albany, CA?

537 Madison St, Albany, CA is assigned to Albany Middle School (middle), rated A; Albany High School (high), rated A+; Cornell Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Albany City Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 537 Madison St, Albany, CA compare to other homes in Albany 94706?

Among the 5,595 homes in Albany 94706, it is worth more than 69% of them ($1,474,508 against a typical $1,242,655), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($729 against a typical $966), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,024 ft² against a typical 1,250 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1952 against a typical 1936). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 75% 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 537 Madison St, Albany, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Madison St, Albany, CA was $2,996. The county assessed it at $78,527.

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