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Something for everyone
Once the home of chicken broods and orchards, Downtown Castro Valley has morphed into a sunny neighborhood with characterful local restaurants, a highly-rated school system, and a sparkling lake in the hills nearby. “It’s a great family place,” says Cathy Brent, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Drysdale. The neighborhood has a lively arts scene, too. It’s home to one of the only independent movie theatres in the Bay Area, adding a dash of culture to the neighborhood that even extends to the school system and its robust performing arts program.
Welcome to Castro Valley Village located in Downtown Castro Valley, California.
Visitors take a stroll through the shopping area of the Downtown Castro Valley neighborhood.
Free food sample can be found at the Castro Valley Farmer's Market.
Baron's Quality Meats & Seafood, serving the best quality meat in Downtown Castro Valley.
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Local restaurants
Denica’s Real Food Kitchen draws locals in with the scents of waffles, ground coffee and cinnamon rolls. The first-come-first-serve breakfast spot has served the valley since 1999 and is such a popular spot with locals that they advise the hungry and hurried to order ahead. Denica’s Real Food Kitchen is just one of the characterful spots in Downtown Castro Valley. Knudsen’s Ice Creamery serves ice cream to combat hot California days, and the Castro Valley Marketplace, a combination grocery store and food hall, anchors the culinary scene in the area. The three-story building used to be a department store, and today locals stop by on their weekly grocery runs or to pick up freshly baked bread, hand-rolled sushi, or a bottle of locally sourced wine.
Canyons Barbeque serves delicious barbecue to their patrons in Downtown Castro Valley.
Genghix Asian Fusion features a range of classic Pan-Asian dishes in Downtown Castro Valley.
The Doolittle offers Craft beers and well made cocktails for Downtown Castro Valley residents.
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Castro Valley foothills
Castro Valley residents can always venture out of the city and explore the surrounding hills. Several parks and a large lake draw in visitors looking for a natural getaway after work or on the weekend. “The nice thing is [Castro Valley] is up in the hills,” says Brent. “There’s a lot of hiking and walking trails.” The foothills lead hikers with antsy feet to the sparkling waters of Lake Chabot. “You can rent little canoes at Lake Chabot,” says Brent. The lake is surrounded by a network of trails and campgrounds
Downtown Castro Valley
is a popular neighborhood for families in California.
Castro Valley Community Park offers a great for a walk in Downtown Castro Valley.
Parsons Park is the perfect spot for an afternoon hikes in Castro Valley Hills.
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Castro Valley Unified School District
The Castro Valley Unified School District serves the area, and has an A grade on Niche. “There are a lot of families moving [to Castro Valley,]” says Brent. “People really like the schools.” Students begin their educational journey at Castro Valley Elementary School, which has a B-plus rating. They continue at A-rated Creekside Middle School and finish at Castro Valley High School, which has an A rating and offers a variety of clubs and activities for students, like improv, mahjong, and foodie nation clubs. Castro Valley High also has a lively performing arts program, complete with a 500-seat theatre and art exhibition hall.
Castro Valley High School score an A on Niche, with a student-teacher ratio of 23 to 1.
Creekside Middle School is part of the Castro Valley Unified School District.
Canyon Middle offers a space where all students can learn and thrive in Downtown Castro Valley.
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Homes in Castro Valley
The homes in Downtown Castro Valley tend to sell for around $1.1 million, and housing price are up 10% year over year. Some single-family homes are on sale for around $750,000, and condos and townhomes are on the market for as low as $650,000. Cape Cods, Ranch-style homes and bungalows with Bonsai trees, basketball hoops and decorative gravel and stone gardens in the front yard line the streets in downtown Castro Valley.
Townhomes are also popular in the Downtown Castro Valley neighborhood.
Craftsman-style homes in the Downtown Castro Valley neighborhood in California.
Bungalow style home can be found throughout the Downtown Castro Valley neighborhood
Downtown Castro Valley primarily consist of single-family homes and apartments complex.
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A night at the theater
The Chabot is one of the area’s distinct attractions and is one of the only independent movie theatres in the Bay Area. The single-screen theatre has been open since 1950, and the neon lights draw valley locals like moths to a flame. The marquee often changes daily, keeping cinephiles coming back for more. The art scene in Downtown Castro Valley is multifaceted; locals can hit the Adobe Art Gallery before a night at the Chabot.
Chabot theater offers $5 ticket on Tuesday for Downtown Castro Valley and nearby residents.
Downtown Castro Valley can be busy on the weekends.
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Getting around Downtown Castro Valley
Interstate 580 is minutes from most homes in Downtown Castro Valley. I-580 provides access to San Francisco, about 25 miles away, and San Jose, about 30 miles away. Both cities are major employers and offer culture and nightlife to enjoy. “It’s an easy commute to San Jose,” says Brent. “It’s great because you’re in between a lot of cities.” Commuters can also use the AC and BART transit systems to get around the area. San Francisco International is the closest major airport, about 30 miles away. Residents are also close to the Eden Medical Center. Located in the heart of the area, it provides residents with access to emergency medical care.
Downtown Castro Valley
residents have access to the Bart Station off of I-580.
Castro Valley BART serves as a vital transportation for Downtown Castro Valley residents.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Downtown Castro Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Castro Valley, Castro Valley sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Castro Valley, Castro Valley over the last 12 months is $1,050,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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