18945 Thornbury Ave Castro Valley, CA 94546
Downtown Castro Valley Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,432
Sq Ft
5,252
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Popular Property
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Chabot Elementary School Rated A
- Corner Lot
- Formal Dining Room
About This Home
As of March 2025This charming corner lot ranch-style 3 beds 2 baths home coupled with curb appeal. The spacious layout includes a primary bedroom featuring an ensuite bathroom. A standout feature is 2-car garage, complete with a workshop area. Located in close proximity to top-rated Castro Valley schools, also convenient to downtown Castro Valley's restaurants, shopping, BART and freeway access. Ready for your personal touch to transform this house into your dream home. Don't miss out this opportunity! Open house on Sat 2/8 & Sun 2/9 2-4pm.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,937
Year Built
- Built in 1956
Lot Details
- 5,252 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Landscaped
- Corner Lot
- Front Yard Sprinklers
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Workshop in Garage
- Side by Side Parking
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Shingle Roof
- Shingle Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Formal Dining Room
- Dryer
Kitchen
- Electric Cooktop
- Tile Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Linoleum
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Castro Valley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 84D1342044
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 5, 2025
Closed on
Feb 25, 2025
Sold by
Xian Huang And Cindy Cao Living Trust and Huang Xian
Bought by
Tam Miu and Jiang Zhenying
Seller's Agent
Rufina Louie
Buyer's Agent
Yolanda Chung
Alliance Bay Realty
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$938,000
Premium/Discount to List
$39,000
4.34%
Views
13
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.88%
Original Mortgage
$703,500
Outstanding Balance
$702,919
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$262,501
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 19, 2009
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Huang Xian and Cao Cindy
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 22, 2008
Sold by
Copelan Christopher
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 1, 2007
Sold by
Nott Christopher P and Nott Melissa E
Bought by
Copelan Christopher
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$570,000
Interest Rate
8.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 10, 2003
Sold by
Minor Matthew W and Minor Sara E
Bought by
Nott Christopher P and Nott Melissa E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Interest Rate
5.96%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 3, 2000
Sold by
Evans Kent B and Evans Sharon A
Bought by
Minor Matthew W and Minor Sara E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,800
Interest Rate
7.88%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $938,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $410,000 | North American Title Company | |
| Trustee Deed | $502,086 | Accommodation | |
| Individual Deed | $600,000 | North American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $430,000 | Commonwealth Land Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $376,000 | New Century Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $703,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $570,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $70,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $344,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $300,700 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $300,800 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $111,100 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/18/2025 07/18/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/17/2025 07/17/25 | For Sale | $1,180,000 | 0.0% | $824 / Sq Ft |
| 07/17/2025 07/17/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/10/2025 07/10/25 | For Sale | $1,180,000 | +25.8% | $824 / Sq Ft |
| 03/06/2025 03/06/25 | Sold | $938,000 | +4.3% | $655 / Sq Ft |
| 02/12/2025 02/12/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/05/2025 02/05/25 | For Sale | $899,000 | -- | $628 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,937 | $517,595 | $155,278 | $362,317 |
| 2023 | $6,819 | $507,448 | $152,234 | $355,214 |
| 2022 | $6,683 | $497,501 | $149,250 | $348,251 |
| 2021 | $6,511 | $487,747 | $146,324 | $341,423 |
| 2020 | $6,362 | $482,750 | $144,825 | $337,925 |
| 2019 | $6,475 | $473,287 | $141,986 | $331,301 |
| 2018 | $6,292 | $464,008 | $139,202 | $324,806 |
| 2017 | $6,127 | $454,910 | $136,473 | $318,437 |
| 2016 | $5,831 | $445,993 | $133,798 | $312,195 |
| 2015 | $5,451 | $439,298 | $131,789 | $307,509 |
| 2014 | $5,380 | $430,696 | $129,209 | $301,487 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Yolanda Chung
Seller's Agent in 2025
Yolanda Chung
Alliance Bay Realty
(510) 919-6678
1 in this area
22 Total Sales
-
Rufina Louie
R
Seller's Agent in 2025
Rufina Louie
(510) 388-6999
1 in this area
12 Total Sales
-
Markus Brown
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Markus Brown
(510) 691-3947
10 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41084766
APN: 084D-1342-044-00
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