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2696 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 - Property report

Also known as: 2696 Watson St

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1948

Acreage

0.17

Sale price

$975,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
2696 Watson St
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Zip code
94546
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
416-10-34

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/18/2023
Sale price
$975,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$11,660
Current property tax
$11,577
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,516
Stories
1
Year built
1948
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
6
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.17
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R1-CSU-RV)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
78 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
44 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
76 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
HAYWARD UNIF SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2696 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA

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

Sales history for 2696 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/18/2023 $975,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X; XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX X; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
04/02/1998 $217,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/25/2024 Reconveyance XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
06/25/2024 Substitution of trustee XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/18/2023 Request notice default/delinq XXXXX X X XX
08/18/2023 Deed of trust
Assignment of rents		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX X X XX
08/18/2023 Deed of trust XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXX XXXX XXXXX
08/18/2023 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
10/26/2015 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/02/1998 Deed XXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2696 Watson 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
$11,660
Current property tax
$11,577
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$994,500
Land value
$298,350
Building value
$696,150

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $994,500 1.1724 $11,660 +0.98%
2024-2025 $975,000 1.1842 $11,546 +121.70%
2023-2024 $333,024 1.5638 $5,208 +34.17%
2022-2023 $326,495 1.1888 $3,881 +0.81%
2021-2022 $320,094 1.2028 $3,850 +1.17%
2020-2021 $316,813 1.2012 $3,806 -0.87%
2019-2020 $310,602 1.236 $3,839 +6.95%
2018-2019 $304,513 1.1788 $3,590 +2.50%
2017-2018 $298,543 1.173 $3,502 +6.33%
2016-2017 $292,691 1.1252 $3,293 +1.44%
Permits

Permit information for 2696 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA

No recently recorded permits 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)
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 0.13
Vita Academy NR Private 1-6 0 0.29
The Montessori Giving Tree NR Private K-6 12 0.66
Marshall Elementary School 9 Public K-5 491 0.68
Castro Valley Elementary School 6 Public K-5 472 0.88
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science 1 Public K-8 111 0.91
Northstar School NR Private PK-8 152 0.92
Northstar School NR Private PK-8 152 0.92
Strobridge Elementary School NR Public K-6 362 0.96
Our Lady Of Grace School NR Private K-8 218 1.04
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 0.13
Stellar Preparatory High School NR Private 9 0 0.84
Creekside Middle School 8 Public 6-8 760 0.90
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science 1 Public K-8 111 0.91
Northstar School NR Private PK-8 152 0.92
Our Lady Of Grace School NR Private K-8 218 1.04
Liber Community School NR Private 4-12 0 1.20
All Saints Catholic School NR Private K-8 203 1.20
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 1.30
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 1.31
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 0.13
Stellar Preparatory High School NR Private 9 0 0.84
Castro Valley High School 9 Public 9-12 2,799 1.17
Liber Community School NR Private 4-12 0 1.20
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 1.25
Hayward High School 5 Public 9-12 1,712 1.27
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 1.30
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 1.31
Stellar Preparatory High School NR Private 9-11 26 1.37
Victory Academy NR Private 7, 9-11 0 1.46

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Neighbors for 2696 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA

2690 Watson St, Castro Valley 2543 Watson St, Castro Valley 22049 Young Ave, Castro Valley 2693 Vegas Ave, Castro Valley 2527 Vegas Ave, Castro Valley 21951 Idena Ave, Castro Valley 22043 Young Ave, Castro Valley 2524 Vegas Ave, Castro Valley 1718 Knox St, Castro Valley 22037 Young Ave, Castro Valley 21666 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley 2698 Vegas Ave, Castro Valley 2537 Watson St, Castro Valley 2655 Watson St, Castro Valley 21984 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley 2639 Vegas Ave, Castro Valley 2672 Watson St, Castro Valley 2515 Vegas Ave, Castro Valley 21504 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley 2684 Watson St, Castro Valley

Nearby ZIP codes for 2696 Watson 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 2696 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

The development at 2696 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was built in 1948.

What is the total square footage of 2696 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

2696 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 has a total of 1,516 square feet.

When was 2696 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 last sold and what was the sale price?

2696 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was last sold on 08/18/2023 for $975,000.

What is the assessed value of 2696 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

2696 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is currently assessed at $994,500.

What are the property taxes for 2696 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

The property taxes for 2696 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 total $11,659.

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