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$493,543$487 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

542 EMPIRE ST

ASHLAND, CA 94580
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,014 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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.

Valuation

$494K
$475K low$512K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,678 (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.$154,867 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$119,306
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,561
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$151,831
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$602,910

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.0.19
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Hesperian Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
San Lorenzo High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Edendale Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi

District: San Lorenzo Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94580These 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.45
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.582

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
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.28,849
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,205 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,479
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,534
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 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

542 Empire 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 98% of homes in San Lorenzo 94580
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Alameda County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in San Lorenzo 94580
  • Older than 68% of homes in Alameda County

What homes are worth in San Lorenzo 94580

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

This home
$481K$981K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in San Lorenzo 94580.

How it measures up in San Lorenzo 94580

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Lorenzo 94580.

Estimated value$493,543
CheaperTypical $746,651Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$487
CheaperTypical $572Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,014 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 542 Empire St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshlandSan Lorenzo 94580Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$493,54315% of homes2% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48738% of homes20% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,014 ft²27% of homes13% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac76% of homes92% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than195052% of homes44% of homes32% of homes

About 542 Empire St

How much is 542 Empire St, Ashland, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 Empire St, Ashland, CA is $493,543 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $475,271 to $511,815. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 Empire St, Ashland, CA last sell?

542 Empire St, Ashland, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 Empire St, Ashland, CA?

542 Empire St, Ashland, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,014 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 542 Empire St, Ashland, CA built?

542 Empire St, Ashland, CA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 542 Empire St, Ashland, CA?

542 Empire St, Ashland, CA is assigned to Hesperian Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; San Lorenzo High School (high), rated D; Edendale Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in San Lorenzo Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 Empire St, Ashland, CA compare to other homes in San Lorenzo 94580?

Among the 8,136 homes in San Lorenzo 94580, it is worth more than 2% of them ($493,543 against a typical $746,651), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($487 against a typical $572), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,014 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1950 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 9% 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 542 Empire St, Ashland, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Empire St, Ashland, CA was $2,678. The county assessed it at $154,867.

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