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4238 Gem Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 - Property report

Also known as: 4238 Gem Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1947

Acreage

0.14

Sale price

$700,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
4238 Gem Ave
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Zip code
94546
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
84C-669-32

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/25/2018
Sale price
$700,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$9,271
Current property tax
$9,189
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,144
Stories
1
Year built
1947
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
5
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Lot
Acreage
0.14
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R1-CSU-RV)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
63 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
35 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
43 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
CASTRO VLY UNIF SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 4238 Gem Avenue, Castro Valley, CA

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

Sales history for 4238 Gem Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/25/2018 $700,000 XXXXX XXXXXX X; XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX & XX; XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX; XXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/15/2021 Deed of trust XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXX
05/25/2018 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXX
05/25/2018 Grant Deed XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX & XX XXXXX XXXXXX X
06/09/1992 Deed XXXX, XXXXXXX X & X XXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 4238 Gem Avenue, 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
$9,271
Current property tax
$9,189
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$796,466
Land value
$238,940
Building value
$557,526

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $796,466 1.164 $9,271 +0.69%
2024-2025 $780,850 1.1791 $9,207 -48.84%
2023-2024 $765,540 2.3508 $17,996 +101.36%
2022-2023 $750,532 1.1908 $8,937 +2.52%
2021-2022 $735,818 1.1848 $8,718 +2.29%
2020-2021 $728,280 1.1703 $8,523 -1.51%
2019-2020 $714,000 1.212 $8,654 +483.42%
2018-2019 $122,818 1.2077 $1,483 +2.64%
2017-2018 $120,411 1.2001 $1,445 +18.54%
2016-2017 $118,051 1.0326 $1,219 -5.16%
Permits

Permit information for 4238 Gem Avenue, Castro Valley, CA

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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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Marshall Elementary School 9 Public K-5 491 0.11
Early Bird Montessori School NR Private PK, K-1 30 0.37
Early Bird Montessori School NR Private PK, K-1 30 0.37
Vannoy Elementary School 7 Public K-5 441 0.65
Redwood Christian Elementary School NR Private K-5 282 0.71
Independent Elementary School 8 Public K-5 634 0.73
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.76
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 0.78
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.79
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 0.85
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Creekside Middle School 8 Public 6-8 760 0.18
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.76
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 0.78
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.79
Canyon Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,332 0.82
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 0.85
Northstar School NR Private PK-8 152 0.88
Our Lady Of Grace School NR Private K-8 218 1.06
Anchor Education, Inc. NR Private 3-12 18 1.46
Sterling West San Francisco Campus NR Private 3-11 27 1.48
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.76
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 0.78
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.79
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 0.85
Castro Valley High School 9 Public 9-12 2,799 0.88
Anchor Education, Inc. NR Private 3-12 18 1.46
Sterling West San Francisco Campus NR Private 3-11 27 1.48
Anchor Education, Inc. School NR Private 3-12 0 1.48
Stellar Preparatory High School NR Private 9 0 1.54
Roy A. Johnson High School NR Public 9-12 24 1.82

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Neighbors for 4238 Gem Avenue, Castro Valley, CA

4288 Gem Ave, Castro Valley 4207 Gem Ave, Castro Valley 4210 Gem Ave, Castro Valley 4226 Gem Ave, Castro Valley 4296 Gem Ave, Castro Valley 4235 Omega Ave, Castro Valley 4323 Omega Ave, Castro Valley 4267 Omega Ave, Castro Valley 4204 Gem Ave, Castro Valley 20059 Garnet CT, Castro Valley 20057 Topaz CT, Castro Valley 20056 Topaz CT, Castro Valley 4272 Gem Ave, Castro Valley 3940 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley 4315 Omega Ave, Castro Valley 4232 Gem Ave, Castro Valley 4222 Gem Ave, Castro Valley 4216 Gem Ave, Castro Valley 4292 Gem Ave, Castro Valley 4307 Omega Ave, Castro Valley

Nearby ZIP codes for 4238 Gem Avenue, 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 4238 Gem Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

The development at 4238 Gem Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was built in 1947.

What is the total square footage of 4238 Gem Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

4238 Gem Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 has a total of 1,144 square feet.

When was 4238 Gem Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 last sold and what was the sale price?

4238 Gem Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was last sold on 05/25/2018 for $700,000.

What is the assessed value of 4238 Gem Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

4238 Gem Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is currently assessed at $796,466.

What are the property taxes for 4238 Gem Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

The property taxes for 4238 Gem Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 total $9,270.

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