486 Scott St is a 1,704 square foot house on a 6,000 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 31, 1996 for $233,000. Based on Redfin's Fremont data, we estimate the home's value is $1,781,115.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
6,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,045Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,781,115
$1.5M since sold in October 1996$53K since October
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 3.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.72M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #26583840
Sep 27, 1996
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Jul 31, 1990
Sold
$223,000
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,205 (+4.2%)
$116,115 + $362,281
$478,396
2024
$5,956 (+2.9%)
$113,838 + $355,178
$469,016
2023
$5,786 (+1.6%)
$111,606 + $348,215
$459,821
2022
$5,696 (+2.5%)
$107,273 + $334,696
$441,969
2021
$5,559 (+0.6%)
$107,273 + $334,696
$441,969
2020
$5,527 (+1.1%)
$105,170 + $328,134
$433,304
2019
$5,465 (+2.0%)
$104,092 + $324,770
$428,862
2018
$5,356 (+2.6%)
$102,051 + $318,404
$420,455
2017
$5,222 (+1.9%)
$98,089 + $306,044
$404,133
2016
$5,124 (+1.5%)
$98,089 + $306,044
$404,133
2015
$5,048 (+4.9%)
$96,167 + $300,044
$396,211
2014
$4,814 (+5.2%)
$92,867 + $277,750
$370,617
2013
$4,578 (+2.5%)
$92,867 + $277,750
$370,617
2012
$4,468 (+1.6%)
$92,448 + $276,496
$368,944
2011
$4,398 (+4.9%)
$90,635 + $271,076
$361,711
2010
$4,194
$88,858 + $265,762
$354,620
2009
$4,194 (+1.6%)
$88,194 + $263,776
$351,970
2008
$4,126
$88,404 + $264,403
$352,807
Tax history for 486 Scott St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,205 (+4.2%)
$116,115 + $362,281
$478,396
2024
$5,956 (+2.9%)
$113,838 + $355,178
$469,016
2023
$5,786 (+1.6%)
$111,606 + $348,215
$459,821
2022
$5,696 (+2.5%)
$107,273 + $334,696
$441,969
2021
$5,559 (+0.6%)
$107,273 + $334,696
$441,969
2020
$5,527 (+1.1%)
$105,170 + $328,134
$433,304
2019
$5,465 (+2.0%)
$104,092 + $324,770
$428,862
2018
$5,356 (+2.6%)
$102,051 + $318,404
$420,455
2017
$5,222 (+1.9%)
$98,089 + $306,044
$404,133
2016
$5,124 (+1.5%)
$98,089 + $306,044
$404,133
2015
$5,048 (+4.9%)
$96,167 + $300,044
$396,211
2014
$4,814 (+5.2%)
$92,867 + $277,750
$370,617
2013
$4,578 (+2.5%)
$92,867 + $277,750
$370,617
2012
$4,468 (+1.6%)
$92,448 + $276,496
$368,944
2011
$4,398 (+4.9%)
$90,635 + $271,076
$361,711
2010
$4,194
$88,858 + $265,762
$354,620
2009
$4,194 (+1.6%)
$88,194 + $263,776
$351,970
2008
$4,126
$88,404 + $264,403
$352,807
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-1-6
(H-I)
Single-Family Residential District
To promote and maintain predominantly single-family home neighborhoods together with compatible accessory and supporting uses.
Zone overlays
Hillside Combining District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Feb 19, 2020 • Final
Photovoltaic solar panels
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic system and upgrade the main electrical panel.
Electrical
Solar
Jun 30, 2017 • Final
Building
Construct a building addition to the front of the house to include a new living room and bedroom. The project includes all associated electrical, mechanical, and plumbing trades.
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood
Building Type: Detached
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,704
Building Sq. Ft: 1,704
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 1389 BLK 2 LOT 1
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,000
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: FREMONT INCORP
Acres: 0.1377
Zoning Code: R-1-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,704
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Alameda County
APN: 513 050403300
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School
Public Tk-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
William Hopkins Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Mission San Jose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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