4290 Encinitas Way is a 1,054 square foot townhouse on a 1,422 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 03, 2012 for $236,000. Based on Redfin's Union City data, we estimate the home's value is $651,701.
TownhomeProperty Type
1972Year Built
1,422 sq ftLot Size
$618Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$651,701
$416K since sold in August 2012$12K since October
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 3.8% lower than the average sale price ($678K) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40579062
Jun 29, 2012
Contingent
—
Public Records
Sep 4, 2002
Sold
$265,000
$251/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11146536
Aug 3, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Apr 23, 2001
Sold
$255,000
$242/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11083198
Mar 22, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
May 10, 1991
Sold
$136,000
$129/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 1989
Sold
$135,500
$129/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,416 (−7.6%)
$88,924 + $207,491
$296,415
2024
$4,777 (+4.2%)
$87,181 + $203,423
$290,604
2023
$4,586 (+2.2%)
$85,472 + $199,436
$284,908
2022
$4,485 (+2.2%)
$82,154 + $191,693
$273,847
2021
$4,387 (+1.6%)
$82,154 + $191,693
$273,847
2020
$4,317 (−0.7%)
$80,543 + $187,934
$268,477
2019
$4,348 (+2.5%)
$79,717 + $186,008
$265,725
2018
$4,243 (+2.5%)
$78,155 + $182,362
$260,517
2017
$4,139 (+3.8%)
$75,120 + $175,282
$250,402
2016
$3,988 (+2.0%)
$75,120 + $175,282
$250,402
2015
$3,909 (+3.2%)
$73,648 + $171,845
$245,493
2014
$3,786 (−0.9%)
$71,121 + $165,950
$237,071
2013
$3,819 (+14.8%)
$71,121 + $165,950
$237,071
2012
$3,328 (−2.6%)
$70,800 + $165,200
$236,000
2011
$3,417 (+3.3%)
$61,200 + $142,800
$204,000
2010
$3,309 (−4.9%)
$64,200 + $149,800
$214,000
2009
$3,479 (−18.0%)
$63,000 + $147,000
$210,000
2008
$4,242
$67,500 + $157,500
$225,000
Tax history for 4290 Encinitas Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,416 (−7.6%)
$88,924 + $207,491
$296,415
2024
$4,777 (+4.2%)
$87,181 + $203,423
$290,604
2023
$4,586 (+2.2%)
$85,472 + $199,436
$284,908
2022
$4,485 (+2.2%)
$82,154 + $191,693
$273,847
2021
$4,387 (+1.6%)
$82,154 + $191,693
$273,847
2020
$4,317 (−0.7%)
$80,543 + $187,934
$268,477
2019
$4,348 (+2.5%)
$79,717 + $186,008
$265,725
2018
$4,243 (+2.5%)
$78,155 + $182,362
$260,517
2017
$4,139 (+3.8%)
$75,120 + $175,282
$250,402
2016
$3,988 (+2.0%)
$75,120 + $175,282
$250,402
2015
$3,909 (+3.2%)
$73,648 + $171,845
$245,493
2014
$3,786 (−0.9%)
$71,121 + $165,950
$237,071
2013
$3,819 (+14.8%)
$71,121 + $165,950
$237,071
2012
$3,328 (−2.6%)
$70,800 + $165,200
$236,000
2011
$3,417 (+3.3%)
$61,200 + $142,800
$204,000
2010
$3,309 (−4.9%)
$64,200 + $149,800
$214,000
2009
$3,479 (−18.0%)
$63,000 + $147,000
$210,000
2008
$4,242
$67,500 + $157,500
$225,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RM 2500
Multifamily Residential District
The purpose of this chapter is to define allowable uses and provide property development standards for the RM zoning districts to further the public health, safety and general welfare in a manner consistent with the City’s General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Automotive repair garage
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Row
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,054
Building Sq. Ft: 1,054
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: TRACT 3268 LOT 88
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,422
Legal Lot Number: 88
Municipality Name: UNION CITY INCORP
Acres: 0.0326
Depth Footage: 84
Front Footage: 17
Zoning Code: PD
County Use Description: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - TOWNHOUS
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,054
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,422 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Alameda County
APN: 483 009819500
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Alvarado Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
James Logan High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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