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Off market mar 2022 for $1.4M

$1,576,569

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2,142

sq ft

491 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA 94587

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****OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday Feb 19th and 20th 1-4PM****This Beautiful, Well Cared For Mid-century Spanish Style Home on .42 acres of Flat and USEABLE land featuring a Large Eat-in Kitchen with a Large Pantry, Large Living Room, Formal Dining Room, an Office or Den for those who work from home, a Media Room, Three good-sized Bedrooms, a Bathroom with a Shower AND a Tub, a Second Bathroom with Stall Shower, Fireplace and Gorgeous Hardwood Plank Flooring. Potential to convert Den/Office and Media Room into Master Suite for a 4th Bedroom. This home in good condition is a true time capsule! Detached 2 car garage with a workshop behind it. Don't miss this fantastic classic Union City Rancher! Seller prefers as-is sale. Offers reviewed after 5PM on Thursday 2/24/22.

Single-familyProperty Type

1947Year Built

0.42 acresLot Size

$736Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Bob Frey •DRE #01324680 • RE/MAX Accord

Bought with Bob Frey •DRE #01324680 • RE/MAX Accord

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40981785

Redfin Estimate

$1,576,569

$127K since sold in March 2022$20K since September

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This home's estimate is 60.3% higher than the average sale price ($984K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$862,500
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SOLD JUN 9, 2026
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B
3 beds2 baths1,380 sq ft
577 Jonathan Way, Union City, CA 94587
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$990,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,385 sq ft
506 Caleb Pl, Hayward, CA 94544
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
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D
3 beds2 baths1,434 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,085,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,175 sq ft
31596 Hugh Way, Hayward, CA 94544
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$905,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,154 sq ft
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Market trends in 94587, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.5%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$40K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

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Sale history for 491 Whipple Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,639 (+7.4%)

$757,694 + $997,811

$1,755,505

2024

$20,156 (+12.7%)

$478,800 + $1,117,200

$1,596,000

2023

$17,878 (+18.6%)

$450,000 + $1,050,000

$1,500,000

2022

$15,080 (+505.1%)

$672,000 + $428,000

$1,100,000

2021

$2,492 (−2.0%)

$672,000 + $428,000

$1,100,000

2020

$2,544

$29,899 + $66,593

$96,492

2019

$2,542 (+2.7%)

$29,592 + $65,910

$95,502

2018

$2,475 (+2.6%)

$29,012 + $64,618

$93,630

2017

$2,412 (+3.6%)

$27,886 + $62,109

$89,995

2016

$2,328 (+2.4%)

$27,886 + $62,109

$89,995

2015

$2,273 (+3.9%)

$27,339 + $60,892

$88,231

2014

$2,187 (+2.0%)

$26,401 + $58,802

$85,203

2013

$2,145 (+5.8%)

$26,401 + $58,802

$85,203

2012

$2,027 (+2.2%)

$26,281 + $58,537

$84,818

2011

$1,983 (+2.3%)

$25,766 + $57,389

$83,155

2010

$1,938 (+1.3%)

$25,261 + $56,264

$81,525

2009

$1,913 (+3.7%)

$25,072 + $55,843

$80,915

2008

$1,846

$25,132 + $55,976

$81,108

Tax history for 491 Whipple Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,639 (+7.4%)

$757,694 + $997,811

$1,755,505

2024

$20,156 (+12.7%)

$478,800 + $1,117,200

$1,596,000

2023

$17,878 (+18.6%)

$450,000 + $1,050,000

$1,500,000

2022

$15,080 (+505.1%)

$672,000 + $428,000

$1,100,000

2021

$2,492 (−2.0%)

$672,000 + $428,000

$1,100,000

2020

$2,544

$29,899 + $66,593

$96,492

2019

$2,542 (+2.7%)

$29,592 + $65,910

$95,502

2018

$2,475 (+2.6%)

$29,012 + $64,618

$93,630

2017

$2,412 (+3.6%)

$27,886 + $62,109

$89,995

2016

$2,328 (+2.4%)

$27,886 + $62,109

$89,995

2015

$2,273 (+3.9%)

$27,339 + $60,892

$88,231

2014

$2,187 (+2.0%)

$26,401 + $58,802

$85,203

2013

$2,145 (+5.8%)

$26,401 + $58,802

$85,203

2012

$2,027 (+2.2%)

$26,281 + $58,537

$84,818

2011

$1,983 (+2.3%)

$25,766 + $57,389

$83,155

2010

$1,938 (+1.3%)

$25,261 + $56,264

$81,525

2009

$1,913 (+3.7%)

$25,072 + $55,843

$80,915

2008

$1,846

$25,132 + $55,976

$81,108

*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
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.4 Acres

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

2,561

Year built

1947

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

087 009206100

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.

RS 6000

Single-Family Residential District

The purpose of this chapter is to define allowable uses and provide property development standards for the RS 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-Student
Housing-Mobile home park

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, RV/Boat Parking, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Window
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub

Interior Features
Interior Features: Den, Formal Dining Room, Media, Laminate Counters, Pantry
Appliances: Electric Range, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Window Features: Window Coverings
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl

Room Information
Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet,Counter - Laminate,Electric Range/Cooktop,Pantry
Rooms Total: 8
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 2,142

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Yard Space
Fencing: Fenced

Property Information
Living Area: 2142
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1947

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 18291
Lot Size Area: 0.4199
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.4199
Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,561
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Alameda County
APN: 087 009206100

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026

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Hillview Crest Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

6/10

Cesar Chavez Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

4/10

James Logan High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 90° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

8/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 11.2 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.50M – $1.81M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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478 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 966 Sq. Ft.	$699,630

Address	Redfin Estimate
497 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 970 Sq. Ft.	$638,233
367 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1329 Sq. Ft.	$942,896

Address	Redfin Estimate
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