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West Castro Valley

West Castro Valley

$1,041,049 Average Value
$293 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

A suburban East Bay neighborhood south of Lake Chabot

Outdoor destinations are close to home in West Castro Valley. Its winding streets twist and turn along the gentle inclines south of Lake Chabot Regional Park and the Oakland Hills, giving this East Bay suburb an air of seclusion. “The neighborhood is very close to the hiking and biking trails at Lake Chabot,” says Jon Foster, a broker with eXp Realty and a longtime Castro Valley resident. It’s also a sought-after community for parents with young students, he says: “It’s in a very desirable school district, and it’s a huge reason that people move here.”
Welcome to the West Castro Velley neighborhood in California.
Welcome to the West Castro Velley neighborhood in California.
West Castro Valley residents can explore miles of beautiful hiking trails around Lake Chabot.
West Castro Valley residents can explore miles of beautiful hiking trails around Lake Chabot.
Lake Chabot in the West Castro Valley neighborhood offers plenty of land activities as well.
Lake Chabot in the West Castro Valley neighborhood offers plenty of land activities as well.
Lake Chabot Regional Park in West Castro Valley offers a fitness zone for all ages.
Lake Chabot Regional Park in West Castro Valley offers a fitness zone for all ages.
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Midcentury homes on hilly streets

West Castro Valley is a largely residential community situated between Castro Valley’s downtown district and Interstate 580. The homes in the neighborhood were primarily constructed between the late 1940s and the 1970s, and home styles include many split-level and ranch style homes that were popular at the time. Lot sizes are typically on the smaller side, usually around a quarter-acre in size. Manicured front lawns, fruit trees and towering oaks and fir trees are a common sight throughout the hilly streets. Some homes even have views of the San Francisco Bay and the city skyline. Home prices can range from around $900,000 to $1.5 million, and median price falls right around $1.1 million.
Craftsman style homes are often painted in vibrant and tranquil colors in West Castro Valley.
Craftsman style homes are often painted in vibrant and tranquil colors in West Castro Valley.
The West Castro Valley neighborhood is a growing community with historic as well as new homes.
The West Castro Valley neighborhood is a growing community with historic as well as new homes.
West Castro Valley Homes are surrounded by scenic beauty.
West Castro Valley Homes are surrounded by scenic beauty.
Ranch style homes give the West Castro Valley neighborhood a peaceful, small town feeling.
Ranch style homes give the West Castro Valley neighborhood a peaceful, small town feeling.
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Lake Chabot Public Market

Lake Chabot Public Market is a local favorite for dining. The food hall features four restaurants, including Mama Cho’s BBQ, a Korean barbecue joint, and Milk and Cookie Bar ice cream shop. It’s also home to C&H Meat Company where residents pick up fresh cuts of beef and poultry. For everything else, downtown Castro Valley is about 2 miles away from the neighborhood. This small but lively downtown district is where locals dine and shop at Castro Valley Marketplace and pick up groceries at Safeway. There’s also The Chabot, an historic, single-screen movie theater that shows new films alongside Hollywood classics. “The Chabot is a Castro Valley landmark,” Foster says.
Lake Chabot Market Place features ramen, boba drink and Korean market in West Castro Valley.
Lake Chabot Market Place features ramen, boba drink and Korean market in West Castro Valley.
Lake Chabot Public Market Place offers a good range of food options in West Castro Valley.
Lake Chabot Public Market Place offers a good range of food options in West Castro Valley.
West Castro Valley residents can dine and drink at Lake Chabot Market Place.
West Castro Valley residents can dine and drink at Lake Chabot Market Place.
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Highly rated local schools

Students attend schools in the highly rated Castro Valley Unified School District. Young students start their schooling at Stanton Elementary School, which earns an A-minus rating from Niche, before moving onto A-rated Canyon Middle School. Upperclassmen attend A-rated Castro Valley High School, a sought-after school and three-time winner of the California Distinguished School award. Just over 90% of the students in the high school’s 2023 graduating class went on to attend two- and four-year colleges, according to the school’s website. Students in the western side of the neighborhood may attend schools in the San Leandro Unified School District.
Castro Valley High School serves high school students in the West Castro Valley neighborhood.
Castro Valley High School serves high school students in the West Castro Valley neighborhood.
Foothill field at Castro Valley High School in the West Castro Valley neighborhood.
Foothill field at Castro Valley High School in the West Castro Valley neighborhood.
Canyon Middle School offers a space where all student can learn and thrive.
Canyon Middle School offers a space where all student can learn and thrive.
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Lake Chabot Regional Park

Lake Chabot Regional Park draws anglers, cyclists, hikers and horseback riders all year round. Located just north of West Castro Valley, visitors can enjoy a snack or a light lunch at the Marina Café before taking their boat out on the water. Park management prohibits swimming at the lake, but locals can cool off in a swimming lagoon at the Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area nearby. Neighborhood Parks include Fairmount Terrace Park, where residents enjoy grassy lawns, a basketball court and a playground. Indoor recreation can be found nearby at the Castro Valley Community Center, which hosts an array of classes, programs and social activities all year-round.
Lake Chabot Regional Park is the staple park in the West Castro Valley neighborhood.
Lake Chabot Regional Park is the staple park in the West Castro Valley neighborhood.
Lake Chabot Regional Park in West Castro Valley offers pathed walking paths for residents.
Lake Chabot Regional Park in West Castro Valley offers pathed walking paths for residents.
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Getting around the East Bay

West Castro Valley is home to many commuters who utilize nearby Interstate 580 to zip around the East Bay. It’s about 10 miles to Dublin, 17 miles to downtown Oakland and 26 miles to San Francisco. Those who prefer to commute by rail can catch train at the Castro Valley BART Station in the community’s downtown district. Those in need of medical care can head to Eden Medical Center, a 130-bed trauma center in the heart of West Castro Valley.
Castro Valley Bart Station makes for easy commuting in and out of West Castro Valley.
Castro Valley Bart Station makes for easy commuting in and out of West Castro Valley.
I-580 and BART allows West Castro Valley residents to commute to various part of the Bay Area.
I-580 and BART allows West Castro Valley residents to commute to various part of the Bay Area.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Metro Oakland International

15 min drive

Bus

Miramar Av & Stanton Av

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Stanton Av & Acorn St

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Miramar Av & Dalmatia Pl

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Somerset Av & Sprague Ct

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Somerset Av & Bernal St

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Stanton Av & Carlton Av

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Lake Chabot & Eden Medical Center

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime West Castro Valley US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

West Castro Valley Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$489,950
Median Sale Price
$431,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$484,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$472,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$234,250
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
108
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$293

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,587
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1957
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,706
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,113
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,095
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
950
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Open Houses

  • Wednesday, Jul 30
    10am - 1pm

    16063 Berkshire Dr, San Leandro, CA 94578

    $950,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,585 Sq Ft
    • 16063 Berkshire Dr
    • New 5 days ago

    Welcome to 16063 Berkshire in Castro Valley! Nestled in a beautiful garden setting in beloved Fairmont Terrace, this charming East Bay home has been lovingly refreshed just for you. Step inside to gleaming refinished hardwood floors, fresh neutral paint throughout, and a brand-new roof overhead. Cozy up by the fireplace in the inviting living room, or gather with loved ones in the spacious family

    Dayna Wilson Keller Williams Realty

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  • Wednesday, Jul 30
    10am - 1pm

    18623 Laredo Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546

    $1,200,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 1,699 Sq Ft
    • 18623 Laredo Rd
    • New 11 days ago

    Thoughtfully renovated mid-century modern home featuring 3 bedrooms plus a bonus room, 2 bathrooms, and a private heated pool/spa combo nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac in beautiful Castro Valley. With 1,699 sq/ft (per public record), this home blends comfort, style, and functionality. The main level offers new vinyl flooring, a bright open living/dining area, and a large picture window with

    Marco Colon Vanguard Properties

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
13,335
Median Age
42
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$111,848
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$138,199

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.6%
College Graduates
35.4%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.8%
% Population in Labor Force
68.1%
On par with the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

30 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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