NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2226 Grove Way Castro Valley, CA 94546

South of 580 Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $815,000 - $898,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,288 Sq Ft
$675/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 23, 2021

Last sale price $855,000 $664 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,582/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Cooling Available
  • Bonus Room
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of December 2021

What a gem! This charming cottage is the one you've been waiting for! Fresh interior paint & refinished hardwood floors are a fabulous start to future updates * The property features dual pane windows, central heating, cozy fireplace * Generously sized primary suite with a walk-in closet * The bonus room offers lots of possibilities! Excellent location is walkable to Trader Joe's & other shopping * Must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicole Causey

License #01464294 Listed on: 11/23/2021

Co-Listed By

Paul Cardoso

Everhome License #02056591

Last Buyer's Agent

Caroline Ryan

Exp Realty Of California License #02020907

Exp Realty Of California

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,484

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Laundry in Garage

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,484

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Co List Office Mls Id: SHHJ01
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Directions: GPS
  • Architectural Style: None
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Electric Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room
  • Room Kitchen Features: Electric Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2021
Sold by
Pluth Donald E and Pluth Marilyn E
Bought by
Homelight Real Estate Ii Llc
Current Estimated Value
$868,899

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2016
Sold by
Tatum Audie N and Audie N Tatum Living Trust
Bought by
Pluth Donald E and Pluth Marilyn E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$468,050
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2015
Sold by
Tatum Audie N
Bought by
Tatum Audie N and Audie N Tatum Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$367,800
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2011
Sold by
Tatum Audie
Bought by
Tatum Audie N and The Audie N Tatum Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2007
Sold by
Tatum Audie and Tatum Audie N
Bought by
Tatum Audie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$428,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2004
Sold by
Chan Vanny
Bought by
Tatum Audie N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$354,400
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2002
Sold by
Donlon William J
Bought by
Chan Vanny

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 1999
Sold by
Donlon Catherine L
Bought by
Donlon William J
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
Homelight Real Estate Ii Llc $800,000 Chicago Title Company
Pluth Donald E $500,000 Chicago Title Company
Tatum Audie N -- None Available
Tatum Audie N -- None Available
Tatum Audie N -- None Available
Tatum Audie -- Old Republic Title Company
Tatum Audie N $447,000 Old Republic Title Company
Chan Vanny $375,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Donlon William J -- American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Pluth Donald E $468,050
Previous Owner Tatum Audie N $367,800
Previous Owner Tatum Audie $428,000
Previous Owner Tatum Audie N $354,400
Previous Owner Chan Vanny $300,000
Closed Chan Vanny $75,000
Closed Tatum Audie N $44,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $855,000 -- --
12/23/2021 12/23/21 Sold $855,000 +0.6% $664 / Sq Ft
12/04/2021 12/04/21 Pending -- -- --
11/23/2021 11/23/21 For Sale $850,000 -- $660 / 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 $11,484 $907,326 $376,726 $530,600
2024 $11,484 $889,542 $369,342 $520,200
2023 $11,284 $872,100 $362,100 $510,000
2022 $11,039 $855,000 $355,000 $500,000
2021 $7,296 $536,094 $160,828 $375,266
2020 $7,201 $530,600 $159,180 $371,420
2019 $7,256 $520,200 $156,060 $364,140
2018 $6,816 $510,000 $153,000 $357,000
2017 $6,649 $500,000 $150,000 $350,000
2016 $6,606 $526,314 $157,894 $368,420
2015 $5,669 $450,000 $135,000 $315,000
2014 $5,210 $427,000 $128,100 $298,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nicole Causey

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Nicole Causey

    (510) 673-4169

    1 in this area

    233 Total Sales

    Nicole Causey
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  • Paul Cardoso

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Paul Cardoso

    Everhome

    (510) 754-8163

    1 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Paul Cardoso
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  • Caroline Ryan

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Caroline Ryan

    Exp Realty Of California

    (925) 222-0461

    2 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Caroline Ryan
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40974846

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 415-0100-074-00

California Alameda County Castro Valley 94546 South of 580

2226 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA

This home is located at 2226 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546 since 23 November 2021 and is currently estimated at $868,899, approximately $674 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 2226 Grove Way is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Strobridge Elementary School, Bret Harte Middle School, and Hayward High School.

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