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20279 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 - Property report

Also known as: 20279 Forest Ave

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Property type

Condominium - Townhouse Style (7305)

Year built

1983

Acreage

0.705

Sale price

$497,500

General Information

Address
Primary address
20279 Forest Ave
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Zip code
94546
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
84C-1072-7

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/19/2016
Sale price
$497,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$6,855
Current property tax
$6,774
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
Condominium - Townhouse Style
Unit sq. ft.
1,193
Year built
1983
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
4
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1.5
Lot
Acreage
0.705
Zoning & use
Zoning
Suburban Residential (RS-D20)

Area overview

Walk score
72 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
40 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
School district
CASTRO VLY UNIF SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 20279 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA

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

Sales history for 20279 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/19/2016 $497,500 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX; XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXX
06/04/2013 $408,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/11/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/11/2020 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
03/17/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/19/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
04/19/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
02/25/2015 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
06/06/2014 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
06/04/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
06/04/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 20279 Forest 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
2025-2026
Base tax
$6,855
Current property tax
$6,774
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$588,925
Land value
$176,618
Building value
$412,307

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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 $588,925 1.164 $6,855 +0.69%
2024-2025 $577,378 1.1791 $6,808 -48.84%
2023-2024 $566,060 2.3508 $13,307 +101.36%
2022-2023 $554,960 1.1908 $6,608 +2.52%
2021-2022 $544,080 1.1848 $6,446 +2.28%
2020-2021 $538,503 1.1703 $6,302 -1.51%
2019-2020 $527,946 1.212 $6,399 +2.36%
2018-2019 $517,598 1.2077 $6,251 +2.65%
2017-2018 $507,450 1.2001 $6,090 +38.96%
2016-2017 $424,413 1.0326 $4,382 -5.16%
Permits

Permit information for 20279 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
01/06/2014

*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)
Marshall Elementary School 9 Public K-5 491 0.19
Early Bird Montessori School NR Private PK, K-1 30 0.55
Early Bird Montessori School NR Private PK, K-1 30 0.55
Redwood Christian Elementary School NR Private K-5 282 0.58
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 0.67
Castro Valley Elementary School 6 Public K-5 472 0.68
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.70
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.72
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 0.74
Our Lady Of Grace School NR Private K-8 218 0.78
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Creekside Middle School 8 Public 6-8 760 0.47
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 0.67
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.70
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.72
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 0.74
Our Lady Of Grace School NR Private K-8 218 0.78
Northstar School NR Private PK-8 152 1.06
Canyon Middle School 6 Public 6-8 1,332 1.09
Anchor Education, Inc. NR Private 3-12 18 1.21
Sterling West San Francisco Campus NR Private 3-11 27 1.22
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Redwood Christian Schools NR Private K-12 706 0.67
Castro Valley High School 9 Public 9-12 2,799 0.68
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education NR Public 0 0.70
Alma Preschool NR Public 52 0.72
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 0.74
Anchor Education, Inc. NR Private 3-12 18 1.21
Sterling West San Francisco Campus NR Private 3-11 27 1.22
Anchor Education, Inc. School NR Private 3-12 0 1.23
Stellar Preparatory High School NR Private 9 0 1.45
Roy A. Johnson High School NR Public 9-12 24 1.62

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Neighbors for 20279 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA

20281 Forest Ave, Castro Valley 20275 Forest Ave, Castro Valley 20271 Forest Ave, Castro Valley 3996 Clara Lee Ln, Castro Valley 20451 Forest Ave, Castro Valley 20487 Forest Ave, Castro Valley 18639 Alcorn Pl, Castro Valley 20283 Forest Ave, Castro Valley 20273 Forest Ave, Castro Valley 20269 Forest Ave, Castro Valley 20556 Forest Ave, Castro Valley 20277 Forest Ave, Castro Valley 18625 Alcorn Pl, Castro Valley 20327 Forest Ave, Castro Valley 20285 Forest Ave, Castro Valley 20347 Forest Ave, Castro Valley 18683 Alcorn Pl, Castro Valley 20267 Forest Ave, Castro Valley 20219 Forest Ave, Castro Valley 20397 Forest Ave, Castro Valley

Nearby ZIP codes for 20279 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA

94542, Alameda County, CA 94579, Alameda County, CA 94601, Alameda County, CA 94613, Alameda County, CA 94619, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 20279 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

The development at 20279 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was built in 1983.

What is the total square footage of 20279 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

20279 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 has a total of 1,193 square feet.

When was 20279 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 last sold and what was the sale price?

20279 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 was last sold on 04/19/2016 for $497,500.

What is the assessed value of 20279 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

20279 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is currently assessed at $588,925.

What are the property taxes for 20279 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546?

The property taxes for 20279 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546 total $6,855.

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