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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $450,000 on Jan 28, 2014

1957 PLACER DR

CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94578
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,674 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.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Jan 28, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,327 (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.$562,643 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$168,793
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$393,850
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$551,614

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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(7)

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
Jefferson Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
San Leandro High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Bancroft Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 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

1957 Placer 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.

  • Bigger than 72% of homes in San Leandro 94578
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in San Leandro 94578
  • Newer than 66% 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.

Living area1,674 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,343 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 1957 Placer Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCastro ValleySan Leandro 94578Alameda County
Living areabigger than1,674 ft²47% of homes72% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac52% of homes75% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than195745% of homes66% of homes42% of homes

About 1957 Placer Dr

When did 1957 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA last sell?

1957 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA last sold on Jan 28, 2014 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1957 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA?

1957 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,674 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 1957 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA built?

1957 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1957 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA?

1957 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA is assigned to Jefferson Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; San Leandro High School (high), rated C-; Bancroft Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in San Leandro Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1957 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA compare to other homes in San Leandro 94578?

Among the 7,902 homes in San Leandro 94578, it is bigger than 72% of them (1,674 ft² against a typical 1,343 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1957 against a typical 1953). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1957 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1957 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA was $8,327. The county assessed it at $562,643.

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