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$461,660$315 / 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 91How 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 $455,000 on Feb 11, 2005

956 SANDALWOOD DR

MURPHYS, CA 95247
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,466 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$462K
$422K low$501K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$455,000 · Feb 11, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,894 (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.$410,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$385,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$410,000

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.Conventional
CountyCALAVERAS
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.1993
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Tilt-Up Concrete
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

M
Avery Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 mi
E
Albert A. Michelson Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.6 mi
H
Bret Harte Union High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.1 mi

District: Vallecito Union Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95247These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.84

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
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.4,397
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.84 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,244
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,268
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

956 Sandalwood 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 more than 65% of homes in Calaveras County
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Calaveras County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Murphys 95247
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Calaveras County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Murphys 95247

What homes are worth in Murphys 95247

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

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$199K$980K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Murphys 95247.

How it measures up in Murphys 95247

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Murphys 95247.

Estimated value$461,660
CheaperTypical $476,652Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$315
CheaperTypical $277Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,466 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,796 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 956 Sandalwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMurphys 95247Calaveras County
Estimated valuepricier than$461,66045% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31572% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,466 ft²29% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac37% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than197931% of homes40% of homes

About 956 Sandalwood Dr

How much is 956 Sandalwood Dr, Murphys, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 956 Sandalwood Dr, Murphys, CA is $461,660 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $421,998 to $501,322. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 956 Sandalwood Dr, Murphys, CA last sell?

956 Sandalwood Dr, Murphys, CA last sold on Feb 11, 2005 for $455,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 956 Sandalwood Dr, Murphys, CA?

956 Sandalwood Dr, Murphys, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,466 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 956 Sandalwood Dr, Murphys, CA built?

956 Sandalwood Dr, Murphys, CA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 956 Sandalwood Dr, Murphys, CA?

956 Sandalwood Dr, Murphys, CA is assigned to Avery Middle School (middle), rated B+; Albert A. Michelson Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Bret Harte Union High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Vallecito Union Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 956 Sandalwood Dr, Murphys, CA compare to other homes in Murphys 95247?

Among the 2,039 homes in Murphys 95247, it is worth more than 45% of them ($461,660 against a typical $476,652), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($315 against a typical $277), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,466 ft² against a typical 1,796 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1979 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Calaveras County, it is worth more than 65% 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 956 Sandalwood Dr, Murphys, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 956 Sandalwood Dr, Murphys, CA was $4,894. The county assessed it at $410,000.

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