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2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 Property Information

2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley
Zip code 94546
County Alameda
Parcel ID 416-10-42

Sales & Tax Overview for 2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley

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Property tax $2,747

Lot & Building Information for 2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley

Building sqft 906
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.12
Units 1
Year built 1948
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R1-CSU-RV)
School district Hayward Unif SCH

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Other Property Data for 2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley

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About 2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was built in 1948 and has a total of 906 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $234,278, the tax amount paid for 2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is $2,746.

When was 2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 last sold?

2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was last sold in 07/30/2009.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley

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Title Documents for 2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/30/2009 Deed
04/25/2006 Deed
02/27/1995 Deed
10/21/1994 Deed
               
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Property Taxes for 2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $2,747
Market value $234,278

Assessment History for 2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2538 Watson Street, 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 $234,278 1.1724 $2,747 +0.98%
2024-2025 $229,684 1.1842 $2,720 -22.76%
2023-2024 $225,180 1.5638 $3,521 +34.17%
2022-2023 $220,766 1.1888 $2,624 +0.82%
2021-2022 $216,437 1.2028 $2,603 +1.16%

Permits for 2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley

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Castro Valley residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,042,500
-3.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$652
-4.7% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$1,020,000
-4.2% YoY

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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)
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 0.17
Vita Academy NR Private 1-6 0 0.28
The Montessori Giving Tree NR Private K-6 12 0.58
Marshall Elementary School 9 Public K-5 491 0.72
Castro Valley Elementary School 6 Public K-5 472 0.82

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 0.17
Stellar Preparatory High School NR Private 9 0 0.84
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science 1 Public K-8 111 0.90
Creekside Middle School 8 Public 6-8 760 0.95
Our Lady Of Grace School NR Private K-8 218 0.99

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 0.17
Stellar Preparatory High School NR Private 9 0 0.84
Liber Community School NR Private 4-12 0 1.13
Castro Valley High School 9 Public 9-12 2,799 1.15
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 1.25

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Neighbors for 2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley

Here are the neighbors for 2538 Watson Street, Castro Valley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
21995 Cameron St, Castro Valley 924 06/01/2020 $680,000
22029 Betlen Way, Castro Valley 1,600 01/14/2022 $1,172,000
22050 Cameron St, Castro Valley 952 02/08/2013 $216,500
22049 Queen St, Castro Valley 1,264 08/27/2015
2853 Greenview Dr, Castro Valley 1,038 06/28/2017
2722 Grove Way, Castro Valley 1,719 08/09/2018
3007 Greenview Dr, Castro Valley 1,282 09/24/2019
22071 Cameron St, Castro Valley 984
2983 Greenview Dr, Castro Valley 1,272 03/26/2003
22031 Queen St, Castro Valley 1,464 12/30/2009 $412,500
22094 Vergil St, Castro Valley 1,947 11/29/2022
22097 Queen St, Castro Valley 978 08/31/2006
22037 Queen St, Castro Valley 952 01/04/2021
21885 Betlen Way, Castro Valley 1,282 03/31/2014
21988 Idena Ave, Castro Valley 2,132 04/02/2021
22044 Cameron St, Castro Valley 984 06/07/2010 $290,000
21985 Queen St, Castro Valley 1,994 10/10/2019 $740,000
22001 Cameron St, Castro Valley 379 06/21/2013 $400,000
21892 Greenview CT, Castro Valley 1,282 12/19/2008 $401,000
22067 Queen St, Castro Valley 1,152 01/29/2007

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