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17896 Columbia Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94552 - Property report

Also known as: 17896 Columbia Dr

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Property type

Single Family Residential - Planned Development Tract with Common Area (1800)

Year built

1980

Acreage

2.26

Sale price

$100,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
17896 Columbia Dr
Castro Valley, CA 94552
Zip code
94552
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
85-6308-38

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/22/2001
Sale price
$100,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$6,469
Current property tax
$6,387
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential - Planned Development Tract with Common Area
Building sq. ft.
2,235
Stories
15
Year built
1980
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1982
Rooms
8
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
25
Lot
Acreage
2.26
Zoning & use
Zoning
Planned Development (PD-1337)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
7 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
21 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
3 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
CASTRO VLY UNIF SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 17896 Columbia Drive, Castro Valley, CA

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

Sales history for 17896 Columbia Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94552

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/22/2001 $100,000 XXX, XXXXXXX XXX, XXXX-XXXX
05/19/1999 $100,000 XXX, XXX X XXX, XXXX-XXXX
11/03/1995 $304,000 XXX, XXXX-XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/02/2026 Grant Deed XXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX
10/02/2018 Grant Deed XXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXX
10/02/2018 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX
12/06/2002 Deed XXX, XXX X & XXXX X XXX, XXXX-XXXX
05/22/2001 Deed XXX, XXXX-XXXX XXX, XXXXXXX
05/22/2001 Deed XXX, XXX X XXX, XXX X & XXXX X
05/19/1999 Deed XXX, XXXX-XXXX XXX, XXX X
11/03/1995 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXX X XXX, XXXX-XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 17896 Columbia Drive, 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
$6,469
Current property tax
$6,387
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$555,753
Land value
$165,333
Building value
$390,420

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $544,856 1.164 $6,342 +0.69%
2024-2025 $534,176 1.1791 $6,298 -48.84%
2023-2024 $523,703 2.3508 $12,311 +101.36%
2022-2023 $513,436 1.1908 $6,114 +2.52%
2021-2022 $503,371 1.1848 $5,964 +2.29%
2020-2021 $498,209 1.1703 $5,831 -2.00%
2019-2020 $488,443 1.218 $5,949 +2.87%
2018-2019 $478,867 1.2077 $5,783 +2.65%
2017-2018 $469,479 1.2001 $5,634 +5.07%
2016-2017 $460,276 1.165 $5,362 +7.00%
Permits

Permit information for 17896 Columbia Drive, Castro Valley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status

*Most recent permits 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)
Vannoy Elementary School 7 Public K-5 441 0.68
Liberty School NR Private 1-12 0 0.72
Proctor Elementary School 8 Public K-5 584 0.81
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.94
Early Bird Montessori School NR Private PK, K-1 30 0.96
Early Bird Montessori School NR Private PK, K-1 30 0.96
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.96
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 1.07
The Montessori Giving Tree NR Private K-6 7 1.08
Independent Elementary School 8 Public K-5 634 1.35
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Liberty School NR Private 1-12 0 0.72
Canyon Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,332 0.88
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.94
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.96
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 1.07
Creekside Middle School 8 Public 6-8 760 1.22
Our Lady Of Grace School NR Private K-8 218 1.78
Castro Valley Virtual Academy 7 Public K-12 67 1.85
Anchor Education, Inc. NR Private 3-12 18 1.86
Sterling West San Francisco Campus NR Private 3-11 27 1.88
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Liberty School NR Private 1-12 0 0.72
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.94
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.96
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 1.07
Castro Valley High School 9 Public 9-12 2,799 1.34
Roy A. Johnson High School NR Public 9-12 24 1.85
Castro Valley Virtual Academy 7 Public K-12 67 1.85
Redwood Continuation High School 3 Public 9-12 122 1.85
Anchor Education, Inc. NR Private 3-12 18 1.86
Sterling West San Francisco Campus NR Private 3-11 27 1.88

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Neighbors for 17896 Columbia Drive, Castro Valley, CA

5724 Medallion CT, Castro Valley 18112 Columbia Dr, Castro Valley 18081 Columbia Dr, Castro Valley 17968 Columbia Dr, Castro Valley 5728 Medallion CT, Castro Valley 5720 Medallion CT, Castro Valley 5605 Lynwood CT, Castro Valley 17800 Columbia Dr, Castro Valley 5740 Medallion CT, Castro Valley 5613 Lynwood CT, Castro Valley 17848 Columbia Dr, Castro Valley 5736 Medallion CT, Castro Valley 5608 Lynwood CT, Castro Valley 18065 Columbia Dr, Castro Valley 5705 Medallion CT, Castro Valley 5725 Medallion CT, Castro Valley 5612 Lynwood CT, Castro Valley 18097 Columbia Dr, Castro Valley 5604 Lynwood CT, Castro Valley 5729 Medallion CT, Castro Valley

Nearby ZIP codes for 17896 Columbia Drive, Castro Valley, CA

94541, Alameda County, CA 94542, Alameda County, CA 94544, Alameda County, CA 94545, Alameda County, CA 94546, Alameda County, CA 94568, Alameda County, CA 94577, Alameda County, CA 94578, Alameda County, CA 94579, Alameda County, CA 94580, Alameda County, CA 94587, Alameda County, CA 94588, Alameda County, CA 94605, Alameda County, CA 94619, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 17896 Columbia Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94552?

The development at 17896 Columbia Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94552 was built in 1980.

What is the total square footage of 17896 Columbia Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94552?

17896 Columbia Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94552 has a total of 2,235 square feet.

When was 17896 Columbia Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94552 last sold and what was the sale price?

17896 Columbia Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94552 was last sold on 05/22/2001 for $100,000.

What is the assessed value of 17896 Columbia Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94552?

17896 Columbia Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94552 is currently assessed at $555,753.

What are the property taxes for 17896 Columbia Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94552?

The property taxes for 17896 Columbia Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94552 total $6,468.

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