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4904 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 - Property report

Also known as: 4904 James Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1953

Acreage

1.17

Sale price

$487,500

General Information

Address
Primary address
4904 James Ave
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Zip code
94546
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
84C-1014-13

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/05/2003
Sale price
$487,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$8,382
Current property tax
$8,301
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,516
Stories
15
Year built
1953
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
7
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
15
Lot
Acreage
1.17
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R1-CSU-RV)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
61 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
28 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
27 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
CASTRO VLY UNIF SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 4904 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA

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

Sales history for 4904 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/05/2003 $487,500 XXXXXXXXXXX, XXX X & XXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXX X
07/11/1997 $232,000 XXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXX X
08/15/1990 $260,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/28/2023 Grant Deed to Revocable Trust XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX
06/28/2023 Affidavit (general) XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
08/27/2015 Notice XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
11/19/2007 Deed XXXXXXXXXXX, XXX X & XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX, XXX X & XXXXXXX X
06/05/2003 Deed XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX, XXX X & XXXXXXX X
07/11/1997 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXX X XXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXX X
08/15/1990 Deed XXXXX, X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX
06/27/1989 Deed XXXXXX, X XXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 4904 James 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
2026-2027
Base tax
$8,382
Current property tax
$8,301
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$720,114
Land value
$216,108
Building value
$504,006

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $705,996 1.164 $8,218 +0.69%
2024-2025 $692,157 1.1791 $8,161 -48.84%
2023-2024 $678,589 2.3508 $15,952 +101.36%
2022-2023 $665,286 1.1908 $7,922 +2.51%
2021-2022 $652,245 1.1848 $7,728 +2.29%
2020-2021 $645,561 1.1703 $7,555 -1.99%
2019-2020 $632,905 1.218 $7,709 +2.87%
2018-2019 $620,499 1.2077 $7,494 +2.65%
2017-2018 $608,336 1.2001 $7,301 +18.18%
2016-2017 $596,411 1.0358 $6,178 -4.87%
Permits

Permit information for 4904 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
07/08/2015

*Most recent permit on record 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)
Early Bird Montessori School NR Private PK, K-1 30 0.15
Early Bird Montessori School NR Private PK, K-1 30 0.15
Vannoy Elementary School 7 Public K-5 441 0.17
Marshall Elementary School 9 Public K-5 491 0.56
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.64
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.68
Independent Elementary School 8 Public K-5 634 0.68
Redwood Christian Elementary School NR Private K-5 282 0.72
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 0.74
Proctor Elementary School 8 Public K-5 584 1.07
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Creekside Middle School 8 Public 6-8 760 0.37
Canyon Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,332 0.46
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.64
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.68
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 0.74
Liberty School NR Private 1-12 0 1.16
Northstar School NR Private PK-8 152 1.18
Our Lady Of Grace School NR Private K-8 218 1.30
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 1.34
Anchor Education, Inc. NR Private 3-12 18 1.59
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.64
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.68
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 0.74
Castro Valley High School 9 Public 9-12 2,799 0.96
Liberty School NR Private 1-12 0 1.16
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 1.34
Anchor Education, Inc. NR Private 3-12 18 1.59
Sterling West San Francisco Campus NR Private 3-11 27 1.61
Anchor Education, Inc. School NR Private 3-12 0 1.61
Roy A. Johnson High School NR Public 9-12 24 1.82

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Neighbors for 4904 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA

19051 Clemans Dr, Castro Valley 5280 Proctor Rd, Castro Valley 5295 Camino Alta Mira, Castro Valley 19070 Center St, Castro Valley 5033 Vannoy Ave, Castro Valley 19060 Clemans Dr, Castro Valley 5128 Camino Alta Mira, Castro Valley 19083 Clemans Dr, Castro Valley 4938 James Ave, Castro Valley 19044 Center St, Castro Valley 19016 Vannoy CT, Castro Valley 19084 Clemans Dr, Castro Valley 19047 Vannoy CT, Castro Valley 5351 Willow Glen Pl, Castro Valley 19036 Center St, Castro Valley 19041 Vannoy CT, Castro Valley 17955 Beardsley St, Castro Valley 4914 James Ave, Castro Valley 19024 Vannoy CT, Castro Valley 19068 Clemans Dr, Castro Valley

Nearby ZIP codes for 4904 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA

94541, Alameda County, CA 94542, Alameda County, CA 94544, Alameda County, CA 94545, Alameda County, CA 94552, Alameda County, CA 94577, Alameda County, CA 94578, Alameda County, CA 94579, Alameda County, CA 94580, Alameda County, CA 94601, Alameda County, CA 94603, Alameda County, CA 94605, Alameda County, CA 94613, Alameda County, CA 94619, Alameda County, CA 94621, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 4904 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

The development at 4904 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was built in 1953.

What is the total square footage of 4904 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

4904 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 has a total of 1,516 square feet.

When was 4904 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 last sold and what was the sale price?

4904 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was last sold on 06/05/2003 for $487,500.

What is the assessed value of 4904 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

4904 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is currently assessed at $720,114.

What are the property taxes for 4904 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

The property taxes for 4904 James Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 total $8,382.

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