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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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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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.
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.
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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 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.
I-580 and BART allows West Castro Valley residents to commute to various part of the Bay Area.
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Parks in this Area
Edendale Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Soccer
Fairmont Ridge Staging Area
Castro Valley Community Park
Lake Chabot Regional Park
Bike Trails
Boating
Fishing
Fairmont Terrace Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Trails
Paradise Community Garden
Botanical Gardens
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
15 min drive
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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
West Castro Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Castro Valley, Castro Valley sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in West Castro Valley, Castro Valley over the last 12 months is $431,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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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
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