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$1,247,471$984 / 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 85How 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
Last sold for $1,250,000 on Apr 24, 2026

542 MADISON ST

ALBANY, CA 94706
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,268 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.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,250,000 · Apr 24, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,569 (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.$1,317,871 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$397,461
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$927,410
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,291,903
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,228,950

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.1972
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)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

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

542 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Alameda County
  • Smaller than 70% 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
$396K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 50% 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$1,247,471
CheaperTypical $1,244,762Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$984
CheaperTypical $964Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,268 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,257 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1936Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 542 Madison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlbany 94706Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,247,47150% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$98453% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,268 ft²51% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²12% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than195774% of homes42% of homes

About 542 Madison St

How much is 542 Madison St, Albany, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 Madison St, Albany, CA is $1,247,471 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,059,740 to $1,435,202. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 Madison St, Albany, CA last sell?

542 Madison St, Albany, CA last sold on Apr 24, 2026 for $1,250,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 542 Madison St, Albany, CA?

542 Madison St, Albany, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,268 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 542 Madison St, Albany, CA built?

542 Madison St, Albany, CA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 542 Madison St, Albany, CA?

542 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 542 Madison St, Albany, CA compare to other homes in Albany 94706?

Among the 5,595 homes in Albany 94706, it is worth more than 50% of them ($1,247,471 against a typical $1,244,762), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($984 against a typical $964), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,268 ft² against a typical 1,257 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 (1957 against a typical 1936). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 63% 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 Madison St, Albany, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Madison St, Albany, CA was $20,569. The county assessed it at $1,317,871.

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