About Castro Valley

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Located in Alameda County, and San Francisco's East Bay, Castro Valley has 15,157 homes.

100.00% (15,157) of the homes in Castro Valley are located in Alameda County, .

95.70% of all the residential properties in Castro Valley are single-family homes, 4.30% of them are condominiums.

The largest subdivisions in Castro Valley are Ridges of Castro Valley (806 homes), Hillcrest Knolls (399 homes) and Jensen Ranch (244 homes). The most expensive ones are Ridges of Castro Valley ($530,000), Jensen Ranch ($407,500) and Hillcrest Knolls ($240,000) .

The largest condominium developments in Castro Valley are Highland Place (108 homes), Saratoga Hills (36 homes) and Vista Grande (34 homes) . The most expensive ones are 19983 Santa Maria Ave ($250,000), Vista Grande ($225,000) and 20563 Yeandle Ave ($205,000).

Home prices in Castro Valley

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Property taxes in Castro Valley

The median property tax bill for all homes in Castro Valley is $3,638, ranking 40th among 81 communities in the East Bay and 162nd among all 232 communities in San Francisco metro covered by BlockShopper.

In the East Bay, the most similarly-taxed communities to Castro Valley are Oakland-Southeast Hills ($4,979), Clayton ($4,913), Oakland-Lower Hills ($4,903), Dublin ($4,767) and Pleasanton ($4,730).

Across all San Francisco metro, Oakland-Southeast Hills ($4,979), Clayton ($4,913), Oakland-Lower Hills ($4,903), Montara ($4,881) and San Francisco-Inner Richmond ($4,876) are most similar to Castro Valley.

The top property taxpayer in Castro Valley is 5427 Jensen Road ($26,329).The second-highest property taxpayer is at 20957 Chester Street ($23,822).

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Castro Valley neighborhoods

West Castro Valley

West Castro Valley includes 3,970 properties, 92.54% of which are single-family homes and 7.46% condominiums.

Over the past 12 months, it has seen 154 sales at a median sale price of $290,000. 50 of those sales have been foreclosures. West Castro Valley's foreclosure rate is 32.47%, its median property tax bill is $3,412.

The largest subdivisions in West Castro Valley are Hillcrest Knolls (399 homes). The most expensive ones are Hillcrest Knolls ($240,000).

The largest condominium developments in West Castro Valley are Highland Place (108 homes), Saratoga Hills (36 homes) and Vista Grande (34 homes). The most expensive ones are Vista Grande ($225,000), 16316 - 16243 Miramar Pl ($200,000) and 2500 - 24 Miramar Ave ($163,500).

In the East Bay, the most similarly-priced neighborhoods to West Castro Valley are East Union City ($300,000), West San Lorenzo ($295,000), Fairview North ($294,000), Downtown Castro Valley (Downtown) ($290,000) and Central Downtown ($285,000).

Across all San Francisco metro, Crestmoor ($300,000), East Union City ($300,000), West San Lorenzo ($295,000), West of 5th Ave ($295,000) and Fairview North ($294,000) are most similar to West Castro Valley.

Upper Castro Valley

Upper Castro Valley includes 3,824 properties, 99.90% of which are single-family homes and 0.10% condominiums.

Over the past 12 months, it has seen 96 sales at a median sale price of $456,000. 22 of those sales have been foreclosures. Upper Castro Valley's foreclosure rate is 22.92%, its median property tax bill is $3,869.

The largest condominium developments in Upper Castro Valley are 18345 - 18351 Redwood Road (4 homes). The most expensive ones are 18345 - 18351 Redwood Road ($190,000).

In the East Bay, the most similarly-priced neighborhoods to Upper Castro Valley are Clayton South ($465,000), Irvington ($462,500), Komandorski Village ($455,000), West End ($449,500) and Downtown Albany ($447,500).

Across all San Francisco metro, Westlake ($465,000), Clayton South ($465,000), Irvington ($462,500), Komandorski Village ($455,000) and Winston-Manor ($453,000) are most similar to Upper Castro Valley.

South Castro Valley

South Castro Valley includes 1,821 properties, 97.09% of which are single-family homes and 2.91% condominiums.

Over the past 12 months, it has seen 88 sales at a median sale price of $269,500. 30 of those sales have been foreclosures. South Castro Valley's foreclosure rate is 34.09%, its median property tax bill is $3,203.

The largest condominium developments in South Castro Valley are 21349-21451 Gary Dr (18 homes), 3033 - 3009 Grove Way (10 homes) and 22242-22258 N 6Th St (8 homes). The most expensive ones are 3017-3025 Grove Way ($200,000) and 21349-21451 Gary Dr ($116,000).

In the East Bay, the most similarly-priced neighborhoods to South Castro Valley are South San Lorenzo ($276,000), East Richmond ($270,000), Central San Lorenzo ($268,000) and Hercules Bayside ($263,000).

Across all San Francisco metro, South San Lorenzo ($276,000), East Richmond ($270,000), Central San Lorenzo ($268,000), Hercules Bayside ($263,000) and North Central ($260,000) are most similar to South Castro Valley.

Palomares Hills

Palomares Hills includes 1,811 properties, 100.00% of which are single-family homes.

Over the past 12 months, it has seen 47 sales at a median sale price of $532,000. 6 of those sales have been foreclosures. Palomares Hills's foreclosure rate is 12.77%, its median property tax bill is $4,906.

The largest subdivisions in Palomares Hills are Ridges of Castro Valley (806 homes) and Jensen Ranch (244 homes). The most expensive ones are Ridges of Castro Valley ($530,000) and Jensen Ranch ($407,500).

In the East Bay, the most similarly-priced neighborhoods to Palomares Hills are Niles ($522,000).

Across all San Francisco metro, San Rafael West of 101 ($540,823), Centennial ($540,000), Palm Park ($540,000), Mariners Island ($532,500) and San Mateo Heights ($525,000) are most similar to Palomares Hills.

The Hills

The Hills includes 1,719 properties, 94.24% of which are single-family homes and 5.76% condominiums.

Over the past 12 months, it has seen 55 sales at a median sale price of $370,000. 18 of those sales have been foreclosures. The Hills's foreclosure rate is 32.73%, its median property tax bill is $3,233.

The largest condominium developments in The Hills are 20563 Yeandle Ave (16 homes), 20153 Forest Ave (14 homes) and 19877-19921 Forest Ave (12 homes). The most expensive ones are 20563 Yeandle Ave ($205,000).

In the East Bay, the most similarly-priced neighborhoods to The Hills are The Lake ($380,000), Sunset ($380,000), South Shore ($375,000), Canyon Heights ($375,000) and Central Dublin ($372,000).

Across all San Francisco metro, The Lake ($380,000), Sunset ($380,000), Downtown ($377,500), South Shore ($375,000) and Canyon Heights ($375,000) are most similar to The Hills.

Central Castro Valley

Central Castro Valley includes 1,387 properties, 99.50% of which are single-family homes and 0.50% condominiums.

Over the past 12 months, it has seen 46 sales at a median sale price of $383,000. 7 of those sales have been foreclosures. Central Castro Valley's foreclosure rate is 15.22%, its median property tax bill is $3,687.

The largest condominium developments in Central Castro Valley are 3430 Somerset Avenue (7 homes).

In the East Bay, the most similarly-priced neighborhoods to Central Castro Valley are Clayton North ($384,000), Pleasant Hill South ($382,897), Sunset ($380,000), The Lake ($380,000) and Canyon Heights ($375,000).

Across all San Francisco metro, Westborough ($390,000), North of Spring St ($386,500), Lomita Park ($386,250), Central Business District ($384,635) and Clayton North ($384,000) are most similar to Central Castro Valley.

Downtown Castro Valley (Downtown)

Downtown Castro Valley (Downtown) includes 991 properties, 80.63% of which are single-family homes and 19.37% condominiums.

Over the past 12 months, it has seen 37 sales at a median sale price of $290,000. 9 of those sales have been foreclosures. Downtown Castro Valley (Downtown)'s foreclosure rate is 24.32%, its median property tax bill is $3,259.

The largest condominium developments in Downtown Castro Valley (Downtown) are 20115 Redwood Rd (30 homes), Del Cortez (18 homes) and 21035-21069 Baker Road (18 homes). The most expensive ones are 19983 Santa Maria Ave ($250,000), Del Cortez ($200,000) and 19764 Stanton Avenue ($160,000).

In the East Bay, the most similarly-priced neighborhoods to Downtown Castro Valley (Downtown) are East Union City ($300,000), West San Lorenzo ($295,000), Fairview North ($294,000), West Castro Valley ($290,000) and Central Downtown ($285,000).

Across all San Francisco metro, Crestmoor ($300,000), East Union City ($300,000), West San Lorenzo ($295,000), West of 5th Ave ($295,000) and Fairview North ($294,000) are most similar to Downtown Castro Valley (Downtown).

Castro Valley demographics

4306/Southwest of Castro Valley Community Park

12.16% (1,843 properties) of Castro Valley are in the 4306/Southwest of Castro Valley Community Park census tract. According to the U.S. Census, this area is 76.3% White: All, 5.9% White: Latin or Hispanic, 4.5% Black or African American, 1.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 17.2% Asian and 0.6% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander.

The median household income in 4306/Southwest of Castro Valley Community Park is $77,225. According to BlockShopper, the median home sale price over the past 12 months is $380,000; the foreclosure rate is 25.00%.

4301/Chabot Regional Park

11.92% (1,807 properties) of Castro Valley are in the 4301/Chabot Regional Park census tract. It includes 3 subdivisions, namely Skyline-Hillcrest Estates, Jensen Ranch and Ridges of Castro Valley . According to the U.S. Census, this area is 59.9% White: All, 4.6% White: Latin or Hispanic, 3.5% Black or African American, 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 36% Asian and 0.9% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander.

The median household income in 4301/Chabot Regional Park is $100,000. According to BlockShopper, the median home sale price over the past 12 months is $532,000; the foreclosure rate is 12.77%.

4302/Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area

11.87% (1,799 properties) of Castro Valley are in the 4302/Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area census tract. According to the U.S. Census, this area is 83.8% White: All, 5.4% White: Latin or Hispanic, 2.8% Black or African American, 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 12.6% Asian and 0.4% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander.

The median household income in 4302/Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area is $78,709. According to BlockShopper, the median home sale price over the past 12 months is $435,000; the foreclosure rate is 25.49%.

4308/Earl Warren Park

10.37% (1,572 properties) of Castro Valley are in the 4308/Earl Warren Park census tract. According to the U.S. Census, this area is 86.5% White: All, 7.5% White: Latin or Hispanic, 1.8% Black or African American, 1.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 9.6% Asian and 0.5% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander.

The median household income in 4308/Earl Warren Park is $53,708. According to BlockShopper, the median home sale price over the past 12 months is $383,500; the foreclosure rate is 31.37%.

4305/Fairmont Terrace Park

9.63% (1,460 properties) of Castro Valley are in the 4305/Fairmont Terrace Park census tract. According to the U.S. Census, this area is 58.6% White: All, 7.7% White: Latin or Hispanic, 21.8% Black or African American, 2.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 12.5% Asian and 1.7% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander.

The median household income in 4305/Fairmont Terrace Park is $57,481. According to BlockShopper, the median home sale price over the past 12 months is $268,250; the foreclosure rate is 25.76%.

4303/Almond Reservoir

8.87% (1,345 properties) of Castro Valley are in the 4303/Almond Reservoir census tract. According to the U.S. Census, this area is 87.5% White: All, 5.4% White: Latin or Hispanic, 1.8% Black or African American, 1.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 9.9% Asian and 0.8% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander.

The median household income in 4303/Almond Reservoir is $72,426. According to BlockShopper, the median home sale price over the past 12 months is $450,000; the foreclosure rate is 22.86%.

4307/Northeast of Laurel Grove Hospital

8.60% (1,303 properties) of Castro Valley are in the 4307/Northeast of Laurel Grove Hospital census tract. According to the U.S. Census, this area is 85.3% White: All, 9.3% White: Latin or Hispanic, 1.9% Black or African American, 2.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 12.1% Asian and 0.7% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander.

The median household income in 4307/Northeast of Laurel Grove Hospital is $66,845. According to BlockShopper, the median home sale price over the past 12 months is $390,000; the foreclosure rate is 15.91%.

4312/Carlos Bee Park

7.74% (1,173 properties) of Castro Valley are in the 4312/Carlos Bee Park census tract. According to the U.S. Census, this area is 74.3% White: All, 8.3% White: Latin or Hispanic, 9.7% Black or African American, 1.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 11.7% Asian and 1.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander.

The median household income in 4312/Carlos Bee Park is $51,781. According to BlockShopper, the median home sale price over the past 12 months is $300,000; the foreclosure rate is 40.00%.

4304/South of Chabot Regional Park

5.28% (801 properties) of Castro Valley are in the 4304/South of Chabot Regional Park census tract. It includes a single subdivision, Chabot Park . According to the U.S. Census, this area is 85.2% White: All, 5.7% White: Latin or Hispanic, 1.7% Black or African American, 1.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 12.5% Asian and 0.7% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander.

The median household income in 4304/South of Chabot Regional Park is $90,718. According to BlockShopper, the median home sale price over the past 12 months is $520,000; the foreclosure rate is 11.76%.

4328/Mt Calvary Cemetery

0.00% (0 properties) of Castro Valley is in the 4328/Mt Calvary Cemetery census tract. It includes 3 subdivisions, namely Upper Bal, Hillcrest Knolls and Bay O Vista . According to the U.S. Census, this area is 67.5% White: All, 8.1% White: Latin or Hispanic, 9.7% Black or African American, 1.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 20.1% Asian and 0.7% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander.

The median household income in 4328/Mt Calvary Cemetery is $71,300. According to BlockShopper, the median home sale price over the past 12 months is $450,000; the foreclosure rate is 26.23%.

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