NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20398 Forest Ave Castro Valley, CA 94546

Castro Valley East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $866,000 - $888,783

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,060 Sq Ft
$827/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 17, 2024

Last sale price $868,000 $819 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,833/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Stone Countertops
  • No HOA
  • Cooling Available
  • Marshall Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Fenced

About This Home

As of September 2024

Charming Castro Valley Gem – Perfect starter home! This inviting single-story home features fresh interior paint and new carpeting throughout. The upgraded bathroom adds a touch of modern comfort. Enjoy the small-town charm of Castro Valley, known for its top-rated schools and close proximity to Lake Chabot Regional Park and the Castro Valley Disability Center. The fenced backyard offers endless possibilities... Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to live in a wonderful community with an excellent educational system. Open House Sat 12 - 3 & Sun 1 - 4pm come say, HI!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lowell King

Realty Experts License #00802421 Listed on: 08/02/2024

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Last Buyer's Agent

Lowell King

Realty Experts License #00802421 Listed on: 08/02/2024

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 5,060 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Wall Furnace

Additional Features

  • 1-Story Property
  • Stepless Entry

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association
  • Castro Valley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 84C71374

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

5,060 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: CASTRO VALLEY
  • Directions: Castro Valley Blvd to Forest Ave.
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Appliances: Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: No Steps to Entry
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Stone Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer, Inside, Stacked Only, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Security: Double Strapped Water Heater
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Castro Valley (510) 537-3000

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5060
  • Parcel Number: 84C71374
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2024
Closed on
Sep 9, 2024
Sold by
King-Heinrich Living Trust and King Charles F
Bought by
Zhang Yong and Liu Jiayi
Seller's Agent
Lowell King
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Buyer's Agent
Lowell King
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List Price
$899,888
Sold Price
$868,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,888
-3.54%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$876,446

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,446
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.67%
Original Mortgage
$26,040
Outstanding Balance
$16,145
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$860,301

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2014
Sold by
King Charles
Bought by
King Heinrich Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2002
Sold by
King Lowell F and King Ernestine Elaine
Bought by
King Lowell F and King Ernestine Elaine
Source: Public Records

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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
Zhang Yong $868,000 Wfg National Title Insurance C
King Heinrich Living Trust -- None Available
King Charles -- None Available
King Lowell F -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zhang Yong $26,040
Open Zhang Yong $781,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $868,000 -- --
09/17/2024 09/17/24 Sold $868,000 -3.5% $819 / Sq Ft
08/14/2024 08/14/24 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2024 08/02/24 For Sale $899,888 -- $849 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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 $3,975 $861,000 $260,400 $607,600
2024 $3,975 $266,366 $88,806 $184,560
2023 $3,894 $268,007 $87,065 $180,942
2022 $3,804 $255,752 $85,358 $177,394
2021 $3,701 $250,602 $83,685 $173,917
2020 $3,614 $254,961 $82,827 $172,134
2019 $3,670 $249,964 $81,204 $168,760
2018 $3,563 $245,064 $79,612 $165,452
2017 $3,467 $240,260 $78,051 $162,209
2016 $3,298 $235,549 $76,521 $159,028
2015 $3,082 $232,012 $75,372 $156,640
2014 $3,026 $227,467 $73,895 $153,572
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lowell King

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Lowell King

    Realty Experts

    (510) 468-0370

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Lowell King
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41068649

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 084C-0713-007-04

California Alameda County Castro Valley 94546 Castro Valley East

20398 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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