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20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 Property Information

20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley
Zip code 94546
County Alameda
Parcel ID 84C-713-12-3

Sales & Tax Overview for 20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley

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Sale date 12/24/2009
Sale price $510,000
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Current property tax $7,658

Lot & Building Information for 20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley

Building sqft 1,732
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.13
Units 1
Year built 1932
Stories 2
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Suburban Residential (RS-D20)
School district Castro Vly Unif SCH

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Other Property Data for 20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley

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About 20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was built in 1932 and has a total of 1,732 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $664,921, the tax amount paid for 20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is $7,739.

When was 20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 last sold?

20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was last sold in 03/14/2014.

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Past Sales & Property History for 20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/24/2009 $510,000
01/03/2007 $385,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/29/2021 Deed of trust 08/01/2036
10/20/2020 Deed of trust 11/01/2035
03/14/2014 Quit Claim Deed
07/29/2013 Deed of Trust
01/14/2013 Reconveyance
12/21/2012 Deed of Trust 01/01/2043
12/21/2012 Grant Deed
12/24/2009 Deed
01/03/2007 Deed
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Property Taxes for 20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $7,740
Current property tax $7,658
Market value $664,921

Assessment History for 20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 20554 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 $664,921 1.164 $7,740 +0.69%
2024-2025 $651,887 1.1791 $7,686 -48.84%
2023-2024 $639,106 2.3508 $15,024 +101.36%
2022-2023 $626,578 1.1908 $7,461 +2.52%
2021-2022 $614,297 1.1848 $7,278 +2.28%

Permits for 20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley

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Issued Permit Type Status
07/22/2016
       
       
       
       
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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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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2, X (See more on map)
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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)
Marshall Elementary School 9 Public K-5 491 0.21
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 0.61
Early Bird Montessori School NR Private PK, K-1 30 0.63
Early Bird Montessori School NR Private PK, K-1 30 0.63
Redwood Christian Elementary School NR Private K-5 282 0.72

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Creekside Middle School 8 Public 6-8 760 0.49
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 0.61
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 0.81
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.84
Our Lady Of Grace School NR Private K-8 218 0.86

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 0.61
Castro Valley High School 9 Public 9-12 2,799 0.81
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 0.81
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.84
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.86

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Neighbors for 20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley

Here are the neighbors for 20554 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5486 Hilltop Rd, Castro Valley 09/03/2025 $3,219,500
5499 Hilltop Rd, Castro Valley 08/29/2025 $3,047,000
5262 Hilltop Rd, Castro Valley 01/15/2025 $3,032,500
2402 Stanton Hill Rd, Castro Valley 02/28/2024 $385,000
3048 Todd CT, Castro Valley 2,357 12/28/2017
5232 Seaview Ave, Castro Valley 1,448 06/26/2017
3629 Lorena Ave, Castro Valley 1,847 02/08/2023
18635 Vineyard Rd, Castro Valley 1,652 08/02/2023 $1,350,000
5409 Hilltop Rd, Castro Valley 05/28/2025 $2,587,500
5290 Hilltop Rd, Castro Valley 02/07/2025 $2,675,000
3124 Huntington CT, Castro Valley 3,088 12/23/2016 $950,000
4701 Ewing Rd, Castro Valley 5,184 08/19/2022 $1,975,000
4472 Heyer Ave, Castro Valley 2,890
3569 Christensen Ln, Castro Valley 2,107
5439 Hilltop Rd, Castro Valley 08/28/2025 $3,072,500
2406 Stanton Hill Rd, Castro Valley 2,187 10/01/2015 $176,000
4474 Heyer Ave, Castro Valley 2,906 09/28/2022 $1,480,000
8875 Dublin Canyon Rd, Castro Valley 1,132 08/31/2009
5306 Hilltop Rd, Castro Valley 03/25/2025 $3,144,500
17404 Almond Rd, Castro Valley 2,515 10/08/2008 $975,000

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