Welcome to this fully remodeled home, located in the highly desirable New Haven Unified School District (UNION CITY SCHOOLS. ) This residence offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a primary suite, all bathed in abundant natural light. The inviting layout features a bright living room, dining area, a well-appointed kitchen, and a spacious family room. The home boasts fresh interior paint, a brand-new kitchen equipped with new cabinets and appliances, and fully remodeled bathrooms. Enjoy new plank vinyl flooring throughout. Set on a generous 5,000+ sq. ft. lot, the property boasts a large, low-maintenance backyard, perfect for entertaining and outdoor relaxation. Conveniently located near Union City BART, Highway 880, Dumbarton Bridge, parks, schools, and shopping centers, this turnkey home is move-in ready. Don't miss this outstanding opportunity to own your dream home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
5,170 sq ftLot Size
$728Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Serena Lei-ng•DRE #02060782• KW Advisors
Contact: 415-867-1535
Bought with Amandeep Dhanjal•DRE #01998229• EXIT Realty Consultants
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40409009
Jul 2, 2009
Sold
$231,000
$179/sq ft
Jun 12, 2009
Listing Removed
—
May 8, 2009
Listed
$228,000
$177/sq ft
CLEAN HOME, BEAUTY SKIN DEEP, KITCHEN WITH TILE COUNTER TOPS, SOME DUAL PANE WINDOWS, QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD. GREAT OPPORTUNITY.
Public Records
Jan 6, 2005
Sold
$483,000
$375/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10592048
May 13, 1997
Sold
$167,500
$130/sq ft
Apr 2, 1997
Listed
$169,950
$132/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27592048
May 13, 1997
Sold
$167,500
$130/sq ft
Apr 3, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Apr 2, 1997
Listed
$169,950
$132/sq ft
SUPER CLEAN HOME WITH A DREAM KITCHEN AND SKYLIGHT,TILE COUNTER TOPS,SOME DUAL PANE WINDOWS,QUIET ,SAFE ,SIDE STREET, WILL NOT
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,521 (+192.3%)
$264,000 + $616,000
$880,000
2024
$3,942 (+2.1%)
$267,000 + $623,000
$890,000
2023
$3,860 (+1.2%)
$87,694 + $204,620
$292,314
2022
$3,813 (+2.2%)
$84,289 + $196,675
$280,964
2021
$3,731 (+2.6%)
$84,289 + $196,675
$280,964
2020
$3,636 (−1.1%)
$82,637 + $192,820
$275,457
2019
$3,677 (+2.0%)
$81,790 + $190,844
$272,634
2018
$3,606 (+2.5%)
$80,187 + $187,103
$267,290
2017
$3,520 (+6.2%)
$77,074 + $179,839
$256,913
2016
$3,313 (+1.6%)
$77,074 + $179,839
$256,913
2015
$3,261 (+3.8%)
$75,563 + $176,314
$251,877
2014
$3,143
$72,971 + $170,266
$243,237
2013
$3,142 (+3.1%)
$72,971 + $170,266
$243,237
2012
$3,047 (+2.5%)
$72,642 + $169,498
$242,140
2011
$2,974 (+2.2%)
$71,218 + $166,175
$237,393
2010
$2,910 (−13.1%)
$69,821 + $162,917
$232,738
2009
$3,348 (−38.8%)
$69,300 + $161,700
$231,000
2008
$5,468
$79,800 + $186,200
$266,000
Tax history for 261 Rome Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,521 (+192.3%)
$264,000 + $616,000
$880,000
2024
$3,942 (+2.1%)
$267,000 + $623,000
$890,000
2023
$3,860 (+1.2%)
$87,694 + $204,620
$292,314
2022
$3,813 (+2.2%)
$84,289 + $196,675
$280,964
2021
$3,731 (+2.6%)
$84,289 + $196,675
$280,964
2020
$3,636 (−1.1%)
$82,637 + $192,820
$275,457
2019
$3,677 (+2.0%)
$81,790 + $190,844
$272,634
2018
$3,606 (+2.5%)
$80,187 + $187,103
$267,290
2017
$3,520 (+6.2%)
$77,074 + $179,839
$256,913
2016
$3,313 (+1.6%)
$77,074 + $179,839
$256,913
2015
$3,261 (+3.8%)
$75,563 + $176,314
$251,877
2014
$3,143
$72,971 + $170,266
$243,237
2013
$3,142 (+3.1%)
$72,971 + $170,266
$243,237
2012
$3,047 (+2.5%)
$72,642 + $169,498
$242,140
2011
$2,974 (+2.2%)
$71,218 + $166,175
$237,393
2010
$2,910 (−13.1%)
$69,821 + $162,917
$232,738
2009
$3,348 (−38.8%)
$69,300 + $161,700
$231,000
2008
$5,468
$79,800 + $186,200
$266,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,170 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
1,528
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
078G277600500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
Nov 13, 2025 • Final
Residential remodel/repair/maintenance
Convert an existing garage into a junior accessory dwelling unit. Construct a new attached laundry room and relocate the water heater from the garage to the new laundry room.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Plumbing
Remodel
Water heater
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room, No Formal Dining Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Style: Ranch
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Raised
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,287
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 719079
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1187
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: SFR
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters
Water Information
Water: Individual Water Meter
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: New Haven Unified
High School District: New Haven Unified
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,528
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,170 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Alameda County
APN: 078G277600500
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillview Crest Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
4/10
James Logan High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
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