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Last sold for $497,500 on Jan 15, 1997

891 BELL ST

LAFAYETTE, CA 94549
0
Baths
3,699 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
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.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$497,500 · Jan 15, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,450 (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.$826,460 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$249,177
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$577,283
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$810,256

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.45
57
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
68
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
35
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
53
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
14
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.20 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyCONTRA COSTA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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
Lafayette Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Stanley Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Acalanes High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Acalanes Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94549These 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.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.426

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.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
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.29,442
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,408 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$194,586
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$253,667
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 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

891 Bell 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.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Contra Costa County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Lafayette 94549
  • Older than 75% of homes in Contra Costa County

How it measures up in Lafayette 94549

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lafayette 94549.

Living area3,699 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,356 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 891 Bell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLafayette 94549Contra Costa County
Living areabigger than3,699 ft²86% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac13% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than195949% of homes25% of homes

About 891 Bell St

When did 891 Bell St, Lafayette, CA last sell?

891 Bell St, Lafayette, CA last sold on Jan 15, 1997 for $497,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 891 Bell St, Lafayette, CA?

891 Bell St, Lafayette, CA has 3,699 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 891 Bell St, Lafayette, CA built?

891 Bell St, Lafayette, CA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 891 Bell St, Lafayette, CA?

891 Bell St, Lafayette, CA is assigned to Lafayette Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Stanley Middle School (middle), rated A+; Acalanes High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Acalanes Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 891 Bell St, Lafayette, CA compare to other homes in Lafayette 94549?

Among the 9,540 homes in Lafayette 94549, it is bigger than 86% of them (3,699 ft² against a typical 2,356 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1959 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 891 Bell St, Lafayette, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 891 Bell St, Lafayette, CA was $13,450. The county assessed it at $826,460.

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