West Castro Valley
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.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.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.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.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.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Li Hong Liang
Bay Home Investments&loans
(510) 544-6957
27 Total Sales
1 in West Castro Valley
$1,500,000 Price
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Rosibel Belmeliani
RE/MAX Accord
(628) 225-4344
7 Total Sales
1 in West Castro Valley
$620,000 Price
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Mark Palermo
Compass
(650) 977-1442
78 Total Sales
1 in West Castro Valley
$1,050,000 Price
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Levy Barnes
(925) 396-8846
6 Total Sales
1 in West Castro Valley
$1,040,000 Price
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Shelly Gwynn
Compass
(925) 940-9385
101 Total Sales
1 in West Castro Valley
$680,000 Price
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David Yi
Light Realty Inc.
(510) 880-1201
34 Total Sales
1 in West Castro Valley
$1,365,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Castro Valley | US |
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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 |
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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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