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5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 Property Information

5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley
Zip code 94546
County Alameda
Parcel ID 85-1105-34

Sales & Tax Overview for 5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley

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Sale date 04/22/2008
Sale price $560,000
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Current property tax $8,480

Lot & Building Information for 5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley

Building sqft 1,794
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.16
Units 1
Year built 1955
Stories 1
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R1-CSU-RV)
School district Castro Vly Unif SCH

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About 5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was built in 1955 and has a total of 1,794 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $735,520, the tax amount paid for 5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is $8,561.

When was 5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was last sold in 04/22/2008 for $560,000.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/22/2008 $560,000

Title Documents for 5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/11/2025 Deed of Trust 12/01/2058
08/24/2022 Subordination (deed of trust)
08/24/2022 Deed of trust 09/01/2032
08/22/2022 Ucc fin stmt(3&+pgs)
06/29/2018 Deed of Trust
Ucc Fin STMT(1-2 PGS)
12/27/2013 Deed of Trust
11/27/2013 Deed of Trust 12/01/2043
04/22/2008 Deed
04/22/2008 Deed
08/28/1996 Deed
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Property Taxes for 5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $8,561
Current property tax $8,480
Market value $735,520

Assessment History for 5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $735,520 1.164 $8,561 +0.69%
2024-2025 $721,100 1.1791 $8,502 -48.84%
2023-2024 $706,965 2.3508 $16,619 +101.36%
2022-2023 $693,105 1.1908 $8,253 +2.52%
2021-2022 $679,520 1.1848 $8,051 +2.29%

Permits for 5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley

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01/24/2024
       
       
       
       
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Castro Valley residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,042,500
-3.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$652
-4.7% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$1,020,000
-4.2% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Vannoy Elementary School 7 Public K-5 441 0.23
Early Bird Montessori School NR Private PK, K-1 30 0.50
Early Bird Montessori School NR Private PK, K-1 30 0.50
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.66
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.69

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Canyon Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,332 0.56
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.66
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.69
Creekside Middle School 8 Public 6-8 760 0.76
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 0.79

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.66
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.69
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 0.79
Liberty School NR Private 1-12 0 0.89
Castro Valley High School 9 Public 9-12 2,799 1.05

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Neighbors for 5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley

Here are the neighbors for 5255 Crane Avenue, Castro Valley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
18628 Crane Ave, Castro Valley 1,316
18622 Crane Ave, Castro Valley 1,316 05/17/2019
5289 Winifred Dr, Castro Valley 1,316 01/12/2005 $775,000
5185 Rahlves Dr, Castro Valley 1,296 01/26/2024
5271 Winifred Dr, Castro Valley 1,388 10/19/2021
5283 Winifred Dr, Castro Valley 1,316 09/11/2001 $330,000
5235 Winifred Dr, Castro Valley 1,316 10/30/2019 $888,000
18757 Crane Ave, Castro Valley 1,970 08/23/2024 $1,400,000
5280 Crane Ave, Castro Valley 1,956 01/28/2020 $900,000
18609 Crane Ave, Castro Valley 1,316 08/21/2007
18610 Crane Ave, Castro Valley 1,956 01/18/2013 $590,000
5238 Rahlves Dr, Castro Valley 1,902 11/20/2020
5232 Crane Ave, Castro Valley 1,316 07/12/2002
5259 Winifred Dr, Castro Valley 2,096 09/10/2015
18752 Crane Ave, Castro Valley 2,500 09/23/2020
5239 Katrina CT, Castro Valley 1,576 12/11/2020
17123 Cull Canyon Rd, Castro Valley 2,455 12/29/2014
5253 Winifred Dr, Castro Valley 2,402 06/25/2013 $545,000
5249 Katrina CT, Castro Valley 1,316 05/21/1997 $190,000
18775 Crane Ave, Castro Valley 2,175 04/30/2013

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