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$736,647$348 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $194,000 on Jan 2, 1998

896 SERRA DR

SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,117 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$737K
$688K low$785K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$194,000 · Jan 2, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,937 (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.$406,089 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$94,784
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$318,305
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$397,990
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$884,520

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
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.0.12
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(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
Monroe Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
San Leandro High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
John Muir Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: San Leandro Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94578These 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.96
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 100.654

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,127
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,333 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,481
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,965
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 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

896 Serra Dr 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 74% of homes in Alameda County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Floresta Gardens
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Floresta Gardens

What homes are worth in San Leandro 94578

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

This home
$345K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in San Leandro 94578.

How it measures up in San Leandro 94578

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Leandro 94578.

Estimated value$736,647
CheaperTypical $721,411Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$348
CheaperTypical $533Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,117 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,342 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 896 Serra Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFloresta GardensSan Leandro 94578Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$736,64751% of homes53% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$348almost no homes2% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than2,117 ft²96% of homes89% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac63% of homes40% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than195443% of homes59% of homes38% of homes

About 896 Serra Dr

How much is 896 Serra Dr, San Leandro, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 896 Serra Dr, San Leandro, CA is $736,647 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $688,042 to $785,252. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 896 Serra Dr, San Leandro, CA last sell?

896 Serra Dr, San Leandro, CA last sold on Jan 2, 1998 for $194,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 896 Serra Dr, San Leandro, CA?

896 Serra Dr, San Leandro, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,117 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 896 Serra Dr, San Leandro, CA built?

896 Serra Dr, San Leandro, CA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 896 Serra Dr, San Leandro, CA?

896 Serra Dr, San Leandro, CA is assigned to Monroe Elementary School (elementary), rated C; San Leandro High School (high), rated C-; John Muir Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in San Leandro Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 896 Serra Dr, San Leandro, CA compare to other homes in San Leandro 94578?

Among the 7,901 homes in San Leandro 94578, it is worth more than 53% of them ($736,647 against a typical $721,411), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($348 against a typical $533), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,117 ft² against a typical 1,342 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1954 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 26% 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 896 Serra Dr, San Leandro, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 896 Serra Dr, San Leandro, CA was $5,937. The county assessed it at $406,089.

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