| Primary address | 20553 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley |
| Alternate address(es) | 20555 Forest Ave |
| Zip code | 94546 |
| County | Alameda |
| Parcel ID | 84C-724-76 |
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| Sale date | 04/23/1999 |
| Sale price | $520,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $9,488 |
| Building sqft | 4,873 |
| Total sqft | 4,873 |
| Building class | Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence (2400) |
| Acreage | 0.69 |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Units | 4 |
| Year built | 1960 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Bedrooms | 12 |
| Bathrooms | 6 |
| Zoning district | Suburban Residential (RS-D20) |
| School district | Castro Vly Unif SCH |
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20553 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was built in 1960 and has a total of 4,873 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 20553 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $815,161, the tax amount paid for 20553 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is $9,488.
When was 20553 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 last sold?20553 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was last sold in 11/03/2023.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/1999 | $520,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 20553 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $9,488 |
| Market value | $815,161 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 20553 Forest 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 | $815,161 | 1.164 | $9,488 | +0.69% |
| 2024-2025 | $799,181 | 1.1791 | $9,423 | -48.84% |
| 2023-2024 | $783,514 | 2.3508 | $18,419 | +101.36% |
| 2022-2023 | $768,154 | 1.1908 | $9,147 | +2.51% |
| 2021-2022 | $753,094 | 1.1848 | $8,923 | +2.29% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Elementary School | 9 | Public | K-5 | 491 | 0.27 |
| Special Education-Preschool-Laurel | NR | Public | 1 | 0.60 | |
| Castro Valley Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 472 | 0.66 |
| Early Bird Montessori School | NR | Private | PK, K-1 | 30 | 0.68 |
| Early Bird Montessori School | NR | Private | PK, K-1 | 30 | 0.68 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 760 | 0.55 |
| Special Education-Preschool-Laurel | NR | Public | 1 | 0.60 | |
| Our Lady Of Grace School | NR | Private | K-8 | 218 | 0.79 |
| Redwood Christian Schools | NR | Private | K-12 | 706 | 0.80 |
| Castro Valley Adult And Career Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.84 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education-Preschool-Laurel | NR | Public | 1 | 0.60 | |
| Castro Valley High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 2,799 | 0.77 |
| Redwood Christian Schools | NR | Private | K-12 | 706 | 0.80 |
| Castro Valley Adult And Career Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.84 | |
| Alma Preschool | NR | Public | 52 | 0.85 |
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