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4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 Property Information

4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley
Zip code 94546
County Alameda
Parcel ID 84C-777-15

Sales & Tax Overview for 4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley

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Sale date 01/04/2017
Sale price $880,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $11,806

Lot & Building Information for 4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley

Building sqft 2,560
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.14
Units 1
Year built 1954
Stories 2
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
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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 4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley

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About 4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was built in 1954 and has a total of 2,560 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,021,291, the tax amount paid for 4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is $11,887.

When was 4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 last sold and what was the last sale price?

4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was last sold in 01/04/2017 for $880,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/04/2017 $880,000
09/11/2015 $520,000
12/19/2006 $454,545
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/29/2020 Deed of trust 08/01/2050
01/04/2017 Deed of Trust 02/01/2047
01/04/2017 Grant Deed
09/11/2015 Grant Deed
12/19/2006 Deed
11/16/2001 Deed
11/16/2001 Deed
06/14/2000 Deed
06/14/2000 Deed
04/12/1999 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $11,888
Current property tax $11,806
Market value $1,021,291

Assessment History for 4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 4855 James 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 $1,021,291 1.164 $11,888 +0.69%
2024-2025 $1,001,271 1.1791 $11,806 -48.84%
2023-2024 $981,640 2.3508 $23,076 +101.36%
2022-2023 $962,394 1.1908 $11,460 +2.52%
2021-2022 $943,527 1.1848 $11,179 +2.29%

Permits for 4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley

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Issued Permit Type Status
02/05/2016
       
       
       
       
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Castro Valley residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$989,000
-8.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$669
3.4% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$965,000
-7.1% 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)
Early Bird Montessori School NR Private PK, K-1 30 0.09
Early Bird Montessori School NR Private PK, K-1 30 0.09
Vannoy Elementary School 7 Public K-5 441 0.24
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.50
Marshall Elementary School 9 Public K-5 491 0.50

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Creekside Middle School 8 Public 6-8 760 0.39
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.50
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.54
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 0.60
Canyon Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,332 0.60

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.50
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.54
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 0.60
Castro Valley High School 9 Public 9-12 2,799 0.81
Liberty School NR Private 1-12 0 1.25

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Neighbors for 4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley

Here are the neighbors for 4855 James Avenue, Castro Valley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
4878 James Ave, Castro Valley 3,340 04/15/2024 $809,000
4840 Kathleen Ave, Castro Valley 2,496 09/18/2025
4988 Kathleen Ave, Castro Valley 1,296 10/15/2021 $1,285,000
4872 James Ave, Castro Valley 1,660 01/30/2013
19056 Madison Ave, Castro Valley 2,290 04/30/2020
4890 James Ave, Castro Valley 1,603 07/13/2021
4742 James Ave, Castro Valley 944 05/15/2025
4853 Kathleen Ave, Castro Valley 1,350 08/14/2023 $910,000
4860 James Ave, Castro Valley 1,442 05/22/2006
4322 Heyer Ave, Castro Valley 2,327
4965 Kathleen Ave, Castro Valley 1,245 05/09/2006
3706 Kenmore CT, Castro Valley 1,274
19710 Spruce St, Castro Valley 1,314 12/27/1996
4718 James Ave, Castro Valley 1,383 08/31/2022
4730 James Ave, Castro Valley 931 04/03/2013 $407,000
4828 Kathleen Ave, Castro Valley 988 02/26/2025 $1,225,000
4274 Shamrock Way, Castro Valley 1,068 04/29/2013 $500,000
4977 Kathleen Ave, Castro Valley 1,603 10/02/2025
4712 James Ave, Castro Valley 1,156 04/21/2022
4431 James Ave, Castro Valley 2,730 02/09/2018 $920,000

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