NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20278 Forest Ave Unit 4 Castro Valley, CA 94546

Castro Valley East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $600,000 - $658,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,014 Sq Ft
$225/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 22, 2023

Last sale price $610,000 $602 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,240/month

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • End Unit
  • Marshall Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2023

This bright and updated condo is in move-in condition! Show your pickiest clients. Indoor laundry, updated kitchen, updated bath, and in an amazing central location! This is one you won't want to miss! LOW HOA DUES! Hot tub and mini gazebo over seating area to stay! 2 parking spaces in front of the unit make it easy and convenient. Close to Bart, Shopping, and in a Top Rated school district, this unit will not last! Make yourself at home...

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paulette Johnson

RE/MAX Accord License #02016707 Listed on: 03/07/2023

RE/MAX Accord

Last Buyer's Agent

Jenny Qian

Keller Williams Thrive License #02141063

Keller Williams Thrive

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,211

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $323 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by a third party

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, management fee
  • 2 Units
  • Association Phone (650) 995-4547
  • Castro Valley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 84C71321

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,211

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$225 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Subdivision Name: CASTRO VALLEY
  • Directions: GPS
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: None
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar Available
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Stone Counters
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Court, Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces, None
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee: 323
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: UNKNOWN
  • Phone: 650-995-4547
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Management Fee

Schools

  • Senior High School District: CASTRO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21413
  • Parcel Number: 84C71321
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2023
Closed on
May 16, 2023
Sold by
Apodaca Henry Joseph
Bought by
Mai Dongmei
Seller's Agent
Paulette Johnson
RE/MAX Accord
Buyer's Agent
Jenny Qian
Keller Williams Thrive
List Price
$710,000
Sold Price
$610,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-14.08%
Views
94
Current Estimated Value
$632,015

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$22,015
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.46%
Original Mortgage
$427,000
Outstanding Balance
$414,258
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$217,757

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2020
Closed on
Apr 1, 2020
Sold by
Otto Rosemarie
Bought by
Apodaca Henry Joseph
Seller's Agent
Janella Anguiano
Century 21 Masters
Buyer's Agent
Calvin Lee
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
5.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.99%
Original Mortgage
$498,750
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2016
Sold by
Otto Rosemarie
Bought by
Otto Rosemarie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2010
Sold by
Stover James K
Bought by
Otto Rosemarie
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mai Dongmei $610,000 Doma Title
Apodaca Henry Joseph $525,000 North American Title Co Inc
Otto Rosemarie -- None Available
Otto Rosemarie -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mai Dongmei $427,000
Previous Owner Apodaca Henry Joseph $498,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $525,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $610,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $525,000 -- --
05/22/2023 05/22/23 Sold $610,000 -2.4% $602 / Sq Ft
04/20/2023 04/20/23 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2023 04/06/23 Price Changed $625,000 -9.4% $616 / Sq Ft
03/21/2023 03/21/23 Price Changed $690,000 -2.8% $680 / Sq Ft
03/07/2023 03/07/23 For Sale $710,000 +35.2% $700 / Sq Ft
04/24/2020 04/24/20 Sold $525,000 +5.2% $518 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/15/2020 03/15/20 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2020 03/13/20 For Sale $499,000 -- $492 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2025 $8,211 $634,643 $190,393 $444,250
2024 $8,211 $622,200 $186,660 $435,540
2023 $7,304 $551,863 $165,559 $386,304
2022 $7,158 $534,043 $162,313 $378,730
2021 $6,974 $523,438 $159,131 $371,307
2020 $3,475 $239,591 $70,285 $169,306
2019 $3,483 $234,895 $68,908 $165,987
2018 $3,383 $230,291 $67,557 $162,734
2017 $3,231 $220,777 $66,233 $154,544
2016 $3,073 $216,450 $64,935 $151,515
2015 $2,872 $213,200 $63,960 $149,240
2014 $2,817 $209,023 $62,707 $146,316
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Paulette Johnson

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Paulette Johnson

    RE/MAX Accord

    (510) 329-3297

    4 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Paulette Johnson
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  • Jenny Qian

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jenny Qian

    Keller Williams Thrive

    (669) 210-5561

    1 in this area

    98 Total Sales

    Jenny Qian
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  • Janella Anguiano

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Janella Anguiano

    Century 21 Masters

    (510) 755-5199

    3 in this area

    95 Total Sales

    Janella Anguiano
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Calvin Lee

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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41020309

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 084C-0713-021-00

California Alameda County Castro Valley 94546 Castro Valley East

20278 Forest Ave Unit 4, Castro Valley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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