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5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546 Property Information

5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley
Zip code 94546
County Alameda
Parcel ID 85-1105-47

Sales & Tax Overview for 5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley

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Sale date 09/01/2000
Sale price $384,500
Arm's length
Current property tax $6,351

Lot & Building Information for 5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley

Building sqft 1,902
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.15
Units 1
Year built 1955
Stories 2
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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Other Property Data for 5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley

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About 5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was built in 1955 and has a total of 1,902 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $552,634, the tax amount paid for 5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is $6,432.

When was 5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546 last sold?

5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was last sold in 11/20/2020.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/01/2000 $384,500

Title Documents for 5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
11/20/2020 Deed of trust 12/01/2050
11/20/2020 Interspousal Transfer Deed
01/10/2020 Reconveyance
01/10/2020 Substitution of trustee
12/11/2019 Deed of Trust
12/11/2019 Grant Deed
02/19/2015 Deed of Trust 03/01/2045
02/19/2015 Subordination (Deed of Trust)
04/16/2014 Deed of Trust 04/04/2039
01/18/2007 Deed
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Property Taxes for 5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $6,433
Current property tax $6,351
Market value $552,634

Assessment History for 5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5238 Rahlves Drive, 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 $552,634 1.164 $6,433 +0.69%
2024-2025 $541,801 1.1791 $6,388 -48.84%
2023-2024 $531,180 2.3508 $12,487 +101.36%
2022-2023 $520,765 1.1908 $6,201 +2.52%
2021-2022 $510,557 1.1848 $6,049 +2.29%

Permits for 5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley

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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 0.15
Early Bird Montessori School NR Private PK, K-1 30 0.42
Early Bird Montessori School NR Private PK, K-1 30 0.42
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.61
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.65

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Canyon Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,332 0.53
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.61
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.65
Creekside Middle School 8 Public 6-8 760 0.69
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 0.74

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.61
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.65
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 0.74
Liberty School NR Private 1-12 0 0.95
Castro Valley High School 9 Public 9-12 2,799 1.00

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Neighbors for 5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley

Here are the neighbors for 5238 Rahlves Drive, 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
18757 Crane Ave, Castro Valley 1,970 08/23/2024 $1,400,000
13425 Cull Canyon Rd, Castro Valley 2,587 08/26/2002
16800 Cull Canyon Rd, Castro Valley 1,366 07/31/2006
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
5220 Brom Cir, Castro Valley 1,648 08/13/2019
5295 Winifred Dr, Castro Valley 1,956 10/24/2025 $1,500,000
5232 Crane Ave, Castro Valley 1,316 07/12/2002
5239 Katrina CT, Castro Valley 1,576 12/11/2020
18752 Crane Ave, Castro Valley 2,500 09/23/2020
17123 Cull Canyon Rd, Castro Valley 2,455 12/29/2014
18775 Crane Ave, Castro Valley 2,175 04/30/2013
5249 Katrina CT, Castro Valley 1,316 05/21/1997 $190,000
5255 Crane Ave, Castro Valley 1,794 04/22/2008 $560,000

Nearby ZIP Codes for 5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley

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