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20998 Chester Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 - Property report

Also known as: 20998 Chester St

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1949

Acreage

0.1

Sale price

$766,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
20998 Chester St
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Zip code
94546
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
84A-40-1

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/30/2025
Sale price
$766,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$4,985
Current property tax
$4,903
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
955
Stories
1
Year built
1949
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
4
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.1
Zoning & use
Zoning
Cv Central Business District? Subarea 11, W (S11-W)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
43 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
71 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
CASTRO VLY UNIF SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 20998 Chester Street, Castro Valley, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 20998 Chester Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/30/2025 $766,000 XXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX; XXXXXX XXXX X XX; XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
09/19/2001 $290,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XX-XXX
08/01/2001 $205,000 XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XX-XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXX X & XX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/30/2025 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXXX XXXXXXX
09/17/2021 Easement XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXXXX XXXXX X
07/30/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X X&X XXXX
03/08/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX
03/08/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X X&X XXXX
03/08/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
09/19/2001 Deed XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XX-XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XX
08/01/2001 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXX X & XX XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XX-XXX
02/01/1988 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 20998 Chester Street, Castro Valley, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$4,985
Current property tax
$4,903
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$428,240
Land value
$147,572
Building value
$280,668

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $428,240 1.164 $4,985 +0.69%
2024-2025 $419,844 1.1791 $4,950 -48.84%
2023-2024 $411,614 2.3508 $9,676 +101.36%
2022-2023 $403,542 1.1908 $4,805 +2.53%
2021-2022 $395,631 1.1848 $4,687 +2.28%
2020-2021 $391,575 1.1703 $4,583 -2.00%
2019-2020 $383,899 1.218 $4,676 +2.87%
2018-2019 $376,374 1.2077 $4,545 +2.65%
2017-2018 $368,995 1.2001 $4,428 +5.07%
2016-2017 $361,763 1.165 $4,215 +7.00%
Permits

Permit information for 20998 Chester Street, Castro Valley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
06/09/2023
01/31/2023
02/08/2021
05/12/2017

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Castro Valley residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,013,750

-2.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$619

-9.8% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Castro Valley Elementary School 6 Public K-5 472 0.38
Our Lady Of Grace School NR Private K-8 218 0.55
Strobridge Elementary School NR Public K-6 362 0.60
The Montessori Giving Tree NR Private K-6 12 0.60
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 0.65
Vita Academy NR Private 1-6 0 0.69
Crossroads Christian Elementary School NR Private K-6 0 0.72
Marshall Elementary School 9 Public K-5 491 0.83
Stanton Elementary School 6 Public K-5 492 0.94
Redwood Christian Elementary School NR Private K-5 282 0.94
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Our Lady Of Grace School NR Private K-8 218 0.55
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 0.65
Anchor Education, Inc. NR Private 3-12 18 1.01
Anchor Education, Inc. School NR Private 3-12 0 1.02
Sterling West San Francisco Campus NR Private 3-11 27 1.02
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 1.03
Creekside Middle School 8 Public 6-8 760 1.12
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 1.13
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 1.13
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science 1 Public K-8 111 1.24
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 0.65
Castro Valley High School 9 Public 9-12 2,799 0.85
Anchor Education, Inc. NR Private 3-12 18 1.01
Anchor Education, Inc. School NR Private 3-12 0 1.02
Sterling West San Francisco Campus NR Private 3-11 27 1.02
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 1.03
Liber Community School NR Private 4-12 0 1.11
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 1.13
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 1.13
Redwood Continuation High School 3 Public 9-12 122 1.54

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Neighbors for 20998 Chester Street, Castro Valley, CA

3303 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley 21132 Tyee CT, Castro Valley 2671 Cohoe CT, Castro Valley 21188 Walker CT, Castro Valley 20821 Chester St, Castro Valley 20928 Chester St, Castro Valley 20904 San Miguel Ave, Castro Valley 20964 San Miguel Ave, Castro Valley 21079 Nunes Ave, Castro Valley 21196 Walker CT, Castro Valley 20964 Chester St, Castro Valley 20954 Chester St, Castro Valley 20940 San Miguel Ave, Castro Valley 20954 San Miguel Ave, Castro Valley 20862 San Miguel Ave, Castro Valley 20972 San Miguel Ave, Castro Valley 20957 Chester St, Castro Valley 20984 Chester St, Castro Valley 20824 Chester St, Castro Valley 20822 Chester St, Castro Valley

Nearby ZIP codes for 20998 Chester Street, Castro Valley, CA

94542, Alameda County, CA 94579, Alameda County, CA 94601, Alameda County, CA 94613, Alameda County, CA 94619, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 20998 Chester Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

The development at 20998 Chester Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was built in 1949.

What is the total square footage of 20998 Chester Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

20998 Chester Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 has a total of 955 square feet.

When was 20998 Chester Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 last sold and what was the sale price?

20998 Chester Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was last sold on 10/30/2025 for $766,000.

What is the assessed value of 20998 Chester Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

20998 Chester Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is currently assessed at $428,240.

What are the property taxes for 20998 Chester Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

The property taxes for 20998 Chester Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 total $4,984.

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