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$584,142$671 / 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 95How 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 $330,000 on Dec 6, 2001

538 ELSIE AVE

SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
2
Beds
1
Baths
870 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$584K
$555K low$614K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$330,000 · Dec 6, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,023 (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.$497,223 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$149,167
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$348,056
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$487,475
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$714,600

Climate Risk

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
CountyALAMEDA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1920
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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
McKinley Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Bancroft Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
San Leandro High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 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

538 Elsie Ave 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 87% of homes in San Leandro 94577
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Downtown San Leandro
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in San Leandro 94577
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in San Leandro 94577
  • Older than 97% 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
$401K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 13% 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$584,142
CheaperTypical $785,542Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$671
CheaperTypical $556Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area870 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,426 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 538 Elsie Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown San LeandroSan Leandro 94577Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$584,14236% of homes13% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$67189% of homes84% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than870 ft²9% of homes5% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac71% of homes88% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than19157% of homes3% of homes8% of homes

About 538 Elsie Ave

How much is 538 Elsie Ave, San Leandro, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 Elsie Ave, San Leandro, CA is $584,142 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $554,643 to $613,641. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 Elsie Ave, San Leandro, CA last sell?

538 Elsie Ave, San Leandro, CA last sold on Dec 6, 2001 for $330,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 Elsie Ave, San Leandro, CA?

538 Elsie Ave, San Leandro, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 870 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 538 Elsie Ave, San Leandro, CA built?

538 Elsie Ave, San Leandro, CA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 538 Elsie Ave, San Leandro, CA?

538 Elsie Ave, San Leandro, CA is assigned to McKinley Elementary School (elementary), rated C; 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 538 Elsie Ave, 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 13% of them ($584,142 against a typical $785,542), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($671 against a typical $556), it is bigger than 5% of them (870 ft² against a typical 1,426 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1915 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 14% 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 538 Elsie Ave, San Leandro, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Elsie Ave, San Leandro, CA was $7,023. The county assessed it at $497,223.

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