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$860,909$784 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $631,500 on Aug 30, 2013

538 MADISON ST

ALBANY, CA 94706
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,098 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.
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Valuation

$861K
$789K low$933K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$631,500 · Aug 30, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,445 (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.$789,576 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$236,810
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$552,766
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$774,098
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,097,370

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.1956
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
E
Cornell Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Albany High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 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

538 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 less than 75% of homes in Albany 94706
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Alameda County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Alameda County
  • Newer than 74% 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
$375K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 25% 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$860,909
CheaperTypical $1,255,766Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$784
CheaperTypical $969Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,098 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,253 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1936Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 538 Madison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlbany 94706Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$860,90925% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$78429% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than1,098 ft²29% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²12% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than195574% of homes39% of homes

About 538 Madison St

How much is 538 Madison St, Albany, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 Madison St, Albany, CA is $860,909 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $788,974 to $932,844. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 Madison St, Albany, CA last sell?

538 Madison St, Albany, CA last sold on Aug 30, 2013 for $631,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 538 Madison St, Albany, CA?

538 Madison St, Albany, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,098 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 538 Madison St, Albany, CA built?

538 Madison St, Albany, CA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 538 Madison St, Albany, CA?

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

How does 538 Madison St, Albany, CA compare to other homes in Albany 94706?

Among the 5,574 homes in Albany 94706, it is worth more than 25% of them ($860,909 against a typical $1,255,766), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($784 against a typical $969), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,098 ft² against a typical 1,253 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1955 against a typical 1936). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 36% 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 Madison St, Albany, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Madison St, Albany, CA was $13,445. The county assessed it at $789,576.

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