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$993,062$770 / 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 95How 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 $321,000 on Feb 8, 2012

974 KERN CT

LIVERMORE, CA 94551
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,290 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$993K
$944K 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.$321,000 · Feb 8, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,757 (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.$411,233 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$153,732
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$257,501
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$403,171
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$942,390

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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(6)

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(6)

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

E
Rancho Las Positas Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Junction Avenue TK-8 SchoolC
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Granada High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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

974 Kern Ct 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 68% of homes in Summerset
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Livermore 94551
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Summerset
  • Older than 67% 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
$588K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 54% 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$993,062
CheaperTypical $972,299Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$770
CheaperTypical $648Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,290 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 974 Kern Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSummersetLivermore 94551Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$993,06232% of homes54% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$77076% of homes84% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than1,290 ft²29% of homes31% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac39% of homes47% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than197047% of homes33% of homes58% of homes

About 974 Kern Ct

How much is 974 Kern Ct, Livermore, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 974 Kern Ct, Livermore, CA is $993,062 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $944,077 to $1,042,047. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 974 Kern Ct, Livermore, CA last sell?

974 Kern Ct, Livermore, CA last sold on Feb 8, 2012 for $321,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 974 Kern Ct, Livermore, CA?

974 Kern Ct, Livermore, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,290 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 974 Kern Ct, Livermore, CA built?

974 Kern Ct, Livermore, CA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 974 Kern Ct, Livermore, CA?

974 Kern Ct, Livermore, CA is assigned to Rancho Las Positas Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Junction Avenue TK-8 School (middle), rated C; Granada High School (high), rated A. All sit in Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 974 Kern Ct, Livermore, CA compare to other homes in Livermore 94551?

Among the 12,855 homes in Livermore 94551, it is worth more than 54% of them ($993,062 against a typical $972,299), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($770 against a typical $648), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,290 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1970 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 46% 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 974 Kern Ct, Livermore, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 974 Kern Ct, Livermore, CA was $5,757. The county assessed it at $411,233.

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