Sold242d on market
4381 James Ave
Castro Valley, CA, 94546 • 94546 • Alameda County
$1,200,000
$672/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,787Sqft
0.17 acLot
1940Built
Property DNA
Bungalow Style
Built 1940 · 86 years of history
Castro Valley
94546
Enhanced Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) · Smoke Detector(s)
Outdoor Living
Deck
3 Fireplaces
Den · Master Bedroom · Other
2-Car Garage
Detached · Off Street · Garage Door Opener
Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
14 views
People checking out this listing
242 days on market
Established listing
$672/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1940
Charming English-style cottage with a detached ADU in the heart of Castro Valley! This beautifully updated home blends timeless character with modern upgrades and room to grow. Enjoy valley views from the expansive deck, complete with a cozy fire pit and decorative maple tree—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, you'll find three inviting fireplaces, skylights, and carpeting throughout. The detached ADU (approx. 700 sq ft, in addition to 1,787 sq ft main home) includes a full kitchen, bathroom, HVAC, and private deck—ideal for guests, home office, or rental income. Additional highlights include:Paid off Solar,New Roof , professionally engineered seismic retrofit, Jacuzzi tub, limestone tile, walk-in closets, and a 100-foot driveway with room for RV/boat parking. Located near top-rated schools and downtown Castro Valley dining. Roof is fairly new and Solar is fully paid off
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$7,430/month
Principal & Interest$5,830
Property Tax$1,200
Insurance$400
Down payment20% ($240,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.12% rate · 30yr fixed · $960,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeResidential, Single Family Residence
Year Built1940
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot7,405 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeResidential, Single Family Residence
StyleBungalow
ConditionExisting
Year built1940
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofComposition
ConstructionStone, Siding - Other
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Garage2 spaces
Fireplaces3
FencingFenced
Lot7,405 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood94546
Parcel84C78528
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Breakfast Bar
Breakfast Nook
Appliances
Dishwasher
Double Oven
Gas Range
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Self Cleaning Oven
Dryer
Washer
Flooring
Tile
Carpet
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Den
Master Bedroom
Other
Windows
Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Off Street
Garage Door Opener
Construction
Stone
Siding - Other
Patio & Porch
Deck
Lot Features
2 Houses / 1 Lot
Back Yard
Front Yard
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Smoke Detector(s)
Pool Features
None
Room details
1 room detailed
Kitchen
Breakfast BarBreakfast NookTile CountersDishwasherDouble OvenGas Range/CooktopMicrowaveOven Built-inRefrigeratorSelf-Cleaning OvenSkylight(s)
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market242
Est. value$1,194,000
Est. rent$4,125/mo
Tax rate1.22%
Price/sqft$672
On marketMay 16, 2025
PostedMay 16, 2025
Last sold$1,200,000
MLS updatedAug 11, 2025
Tour days6
Views14
How are the schools in Castro Valley?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Castro Valley, CA, 94546
Price history
20 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 8, 2025Sold$1,200,000$672Bay East AOR
Jul 21, 2025Pending Sale$1,249,900$699Bay East AOR
Jul 8, 2025Price Change$1,249,900$699Bay East AOR
Jun 25, 2025Price Change$1,275,000$713Bay East AOR
Jun 3, 2025Pending Sale$1,199,000$671bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
May 16, 2025Price Change$1,199,000$671bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
May 16, 2024Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
May 4, 2024Price Change$2,150$1Zillow Rentals
Apr 26, 2024Listed For Rent$2,300$1Zillow Rentals
Mar 27, 2024Pending Sale$1,268,888$710bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Mar 23, 2024Price Change$1,268,888$710bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Mar 14, 2024Price Change$1,338,888$749bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Feb 26, 2024Listed For Sale$1,395,000$781bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Nov 21, 2012Sold$185,000$104Public Record
Aug 22, 2012Listing Removed$699,000$391TNC
Jul 22, 2012Listed For Sale$699,000$391TNC
Feb 15, 2012Listing Removed$709,000$397TNC
Jan 15, 2012Listed For Sale$709,000$397TNC
Sep 12, 2010Listing Removed$349,950$196Windermere Welcome Home
Jul 21, 2010Listed For Sale$349,950$196Windermere Welcome Home
Sold$1,200,000
Aug 8, 2025•$672/sqft•Bay East AOR
Pending Sale$1,249,900
Jul 21, 2025•$699/sqft•Bay East AOR
Price Change$1,249,900
Jul 8, 2025•$699/sqft•Bay East AOR
Price Change$1,275,000
Jun 25, 2025•$713/sqft•Bay East AOR
Pending Sale$1,199,000
Jun 3, 2025•$671/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Price Change$1,199,000
May 16, 2025•$671/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Listing Removed—
May 16, 2024•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$2,150
May 4, 2024•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$2,300
Apr 26, 2024•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Pending Sale$1,268,888
Mar 27, 2024•$710/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Price Change$1,268,888
Mar 23, 2024•$710/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Price Change$1,338,888
Mar 14, 2024•$749/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Listed For Sale$1,395,000
Feb 26, 2024•$781/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Sold$185,000
Nov 21, 2012•$104/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$699,000
Aug 22, 2012•$391/sqft•TNC
Listed For Sale$699,000
Jul 22, 2012•$391/sqft•TNC
Listing Removed$709,000
Feb 15, 2012•$397/sqft•TNC
Listed For Sale$709,000
Jan 15, 2012•$397/sqft•TNC
Listing Removed$349,950
Sep 12, 2010•$196/sqft•Windermere Welcome Home
Listed For Sale$349,950
Jul 21, 2010•$196/sqft•Windermere Welcome Home
Tax history
16 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025—$227,805
Apr 8, 2024$2,721$223,339
Apr 8, 2023$2,687$218,960
Apr 8, 2022$2,644$214,668
Apr 8, 2021$2,581$210,459
Apr 8, 2020$2,525$208,302
Apr 8, 2019$2,575$204,219
Apr 8, 2018$2,457$200,216
Apr 8, 2017$2,457$196,290
Apr 8, 2016$2,332$192,442
Apr 8, 2015$2,171$189,552
Apr 8, 2014$2,171$185,839
Apr 8, 2013—$185,000
Apr 8, 2012—$174,654
Apr 8, 2011—$171,230
Apr 8, 2010—$169,950
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Local context around this listing
Castro Valley, CA • Alameda County
Nearby cities
AlamedaBerkeleyDublinFremontHaywardLivermoreOaklandPleasanton
Nearby zip codes
9454694552
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