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$2,072,424$1,884 / 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 94How 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 $1,400,000 on Jul 20, 2020

542 LANCASTER WAY

REDWOOD CITY, CA 94062
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,100 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$2.1M
$1.9M low$2.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,400,000 · Jul 20, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,879 (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.$1,545,710 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,363,538
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$182,172
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,515,402
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,391,490

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.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
CountySAN MATEO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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(3)

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
Roy Cloud Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Sequoia High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Sequoia Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94062These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.569

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.93%
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.5.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,920
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.380 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$210,767
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$290,618
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

542 Lancaster Way 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 78% of homes in Redwood City 94062
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Farm Hill
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Redwood City 94062
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in San Mateo County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Farm Hill

What homes are worth in Redwood City 94062

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

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$1.1M$10M

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Redwood City 94062.

How it measures up in Redwood City 94062

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Redwood City 94062.

Estimated value$2,072,424
CheaperTypical $2,742,740Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1884
CheaperTypical $1303Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,100 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 542 Lancaster Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFarm HillRedwood City 94062San Mateo County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,072,42433% of homes22% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$188498% of homes90% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,100 ft²15% of homes8% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac68% of homes50% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than194812% of homes40% of homes23% of homes

About 542 Lancaster Way

How much is 542 Lancaster Way, Redwood City, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 Lancaster Way, Redwood City, CA is $2,072,424 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,945,207 to $2,199,641. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 Lancaster Way, Redwood City, CA last sell?

542 Lancaster Way, Redwood City, CA last sold on Jul 20, 2020 for $1,400,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 Lancaster Way, Redwood City, CA?

542 Lancaster Way, Redwood City, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,100 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 542 Lancaster Way, Redwood City, CA built?

542 Lancaster Way, Redwood City, CA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 542 Lancaster Way, Redwood City, CA?

542 Lancaster Way, Redwood City, CA is assigned to Roy Cloud Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Sequoia High School (high), rated B. All sit in Sequoia Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 Lancaster Way, Redwood City, CA compare to other homes in Redwood City 94062?

Among the 8,857 homes in Redwood City 94062, it is worth more than 22% of them ($2,072,424 against a typical $2,742,740), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($1884 against a typical $1303), it is bigger than 8% of them (1,100 ft² against a typical 2,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1948 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of San Mateo County, it is worth more than 68% 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 Lancaster Way, Redwood City, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Lancaster Way, Redwood City, CA was $17,879. The county assessed it at $1,545,710.

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