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$984,514$599 / 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 $560,000 on Jun 12, 2015

553 JAMES ST

LIVERMORE, CA 94551
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,643 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$985K
$930K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$560,000 · Jun 12, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,812 (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.$686,470 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$205,941
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$480,529
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$673,013
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$894,960

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.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(4)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Marylin Avenue STEAM AcademyC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Granada High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Junction Avenue TK-8 SchoolC-
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94551These 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.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.382

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.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
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.47,124
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.555 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,402
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$169,089
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.17 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

553 James 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 more than 71% of homes in Northside Livermore Area
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Northside Livermore Area
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Northside Livermore Area
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Northside Livermore Area
  • Older than 95% of homes in Livermore 94551

What homes are worth in Livermore 94551

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

This home
$590K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Livermore 94551.

How it measures up in Livermore 94551

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Livermore 94551.

Estimated value$984,514
CheaperTypical $973,426Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$599
CheaperTypical $648Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,643 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,516 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 553 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthside Livermore AreaLivermore 94551Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$984,51471% of homes52% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$59924% of homes33% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,643 ft²73% of homes60% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac16% of homes16% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than195223% of homes5% of homes35% of homes

About 553 James St

How much is 553 James St, Livermore, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 553 James St, Livermore, CA is $984,514 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $930,052 to $1,038,976. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 553 James St, Livermore, CA last sell?

553 James St, Livermore, CA last sold on Jun 12, 2015 for $560,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 553 James St, Livermore, CA?

553 James St, Livermore, CA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,643 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 553 James St, Livermore, CA built?

553 James St, Livermore, CA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 553 James St, Livermore, CA?

553 James St, Livermore, CA is assigned to Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy (elementary), rated C+; Granada High School (high), rated A; Junction Avenue TK-8 School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 553 James St, Livermore, CA compare to other homes in Livermore 94551?

Among the 12,854 homes in Livermore 94551, it is worth more than 52% of them ($984,514 against a typical $973,426), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($599 against a typical $648), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,643 ft² against a typical 1,516 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1952 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 45% 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 553 James St, Livermore, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 553 James St, Livermore, CA was $8,812. The county assessed it at $686,470.

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