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$1,336,678$564 / 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 $470,000 on Nov 20, 2009

796 AVELAR ST

EAST PALO ALTO, CA 94303
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,370 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1.2M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$470,000 · Nov 20, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,541 (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.$618,804 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$309,402
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$309,402
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$606,672
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,332,630

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySAN MATEO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

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(2)

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

E
Los Robles-Ronald McNair AcademyC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Menlo-Atherton High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Sequoia Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94303These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.435

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.1%
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.46,047
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,302 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$151,026
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$208,051
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.71%

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How this home compares

796 Avelar 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.

  • Worth more than 79% of homes in Faber
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Palo Alto 94303
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Faber
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Faber

What homes are worth in Palo Alto 94303

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

This home
$685K$6M

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Palo Alto 94303.

How it measures up in Palo Alto 94303

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palo Alto 94303.

Estimated value$1,336,678
CheaperTypical $1,853,249Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$564
CheaperTypical $1181Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,370 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,557 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 796 Avelar St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFaberPalo Alto 94303San Mateo County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,336,67879% of homes41% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5647% of homes2% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than2,370 ft²94% of homes85% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac57% of homes48% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than200395% of homes89% of homes95% of homes

About 796 Avelar St

How much is 796 Avelar St, East Palo Alto, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 796 Avelar St, East Palo Alto, CA is $1,336,678 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,236,561 to $1,436,795. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 796 Avelar St, East Palo Alto, CA last sell?

796 Avelar St, East Palo Alto, CA last sold on Nov 20, 2009 for $470,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 796 Avelar St, East Palo Alto, CA?

796 Avelar St, East Palo Alto, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,370 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 796 Avelar St, East Palo Alto, CA built?

796 Avelar St, East Palo Alto, CA was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 796 Avelar St, East Palo Alto, CA?

796 Avelar St, East Palo Alto, CA is assigned to Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy (elementary), rated C-; Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School (middle), rated C-; Menlo-Atherton High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Sequoia Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 796 Avelar St, East Palo Alto, CA compare to other homes in Palo Alto 94303?

Among the 10,566 homes in Palo Alto 94303, it is worth more than 41% of them ($1,336,678 against a typical $1,853,249), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($564 against a typical $1181), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,370 ft² against a typical 1,557 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (2003 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of San Mateo County, it is worth more than 43% 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 796 Avelar St, East Palo Alto, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 796 Avelar St, East Palo Alto, CA was $8,541. The county assessed it at $618,804.

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