NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2252 Farley St Castro Valley, CA 94546

South of 580 Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $745,000 - $911,001

2 Beds
1 Bath
996 Sq Ft
$845/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 21, 2020

Last sale price $725,000 $728 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,750 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of September 2020

This absolutely adorable home has been completely renovated and is sure to please the fussiest of Buyers. A spacious separate studio can easily be converted into an office, a gym or an art studio. With it's own electrical panel & multiple outlets, adding A/C should be a breeze. The renovated kitchen offers new soft-close cabinets, pull-out drawers, butcher block counters, apron sink, SS appliances. Gorgeous refinished hardwood floors, dual pane windows, plantation shutters, recently tiled & updated bathroom, newer 200 AMP electrical panel, newer HVAC system and ducting, freshly painted inside & out, new interior and exterior garage doors, new mirror closet doors, recessed lighting and pre-wired for more. A wonderful covered patio allows for outdoor lounging perfect for lazy summer BBQ'ing days. If gardening is your thing, lots of space to do so with a few existing raised garden beds. Close proximity to Bart, freeway access and wildly popular Trader Joe's.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Isabelle Javier

Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re License #01118928 Listed on: 08/15/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Anthonio Chan

Redfin License #01981575

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 5,040

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Raised Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • 5,040 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Baywood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 41512044

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

5,040 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Baywood
  • Directions: Redwood/Lessley/Ada/Farley
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Floor, Insulation - Per Owner
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Stucco, Wood Shingles
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5040
  • Parcel Number: 41512044

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2023
Sold by
Szeto Lian
Bought by
Lian Szeto Revocable Trust and Szeto
Current Estimated Value
$810,265

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2020
Closed on
Sep 16, 2020
Sold by
Baumgardner Jeffrey John and Baumgardner Diana Lee
Bought by
Szeto Tony Congo and Szeto Anna Rosa
Seller's Agent
Isabelle Javier
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
Buyer's Agent
Anthonio Chan
Redfin
List Price
$674,900
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,100
7.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.67%
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2018
Sold by
Baumgardner Jeffrey John
Bought by
Baumgardner Jeffrey John and Baumgardner Diana Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$430,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2013
Sold by
Smith Frances B and Frances B Smith Trust
Bought by
Baumgardner Jeffrey John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$382,580
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2010
Sold by
Smith Frances B
Bought by
Smith Frances B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,500
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2000
Sold by
Messerschmidt Nona E
Bought by
Smith Frances B
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
Lian Szeto Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Szeto Tony Congo $725,000 First American Title Company
Baumgardner Jeffrey John -- Westminster Title Company In
Baumgardner Jeffrey John $401,000 North American Title Company
Smith Frances B -- Placer Title Company
Smith Frances B $250,000 New Century Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Szeto Tony Congo $510,000
Previous Owner Baumgardner Jeffrey John $430,000
Previous Owner Baumgardner Jeffrey John $382,580
Previous Owner Smith Frances B $412,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $725,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $725,000 -- --
09/21/2020 09/21/20 Sold $725,000 +7.4% $728 / Sq Ft
08/23/2020 08/23/20 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2020 08/15/20 For Sale $674,900 -- $678 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa 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 $5,093 $356,795 $76,076 $280,719
2024 $5,093 $349,799 $74,584 $275,215
2023 $4,990 $342,941 $73,122 $269,819
2022 $3,715 $238,962 $71,688 $167,274
2021 $3,666 $234,278 $70,283 $163,995
2020 $6,143 $449,468 $134,840 $314,628
2019 $6,186 $440,658 $132,197 $308,461
2018 $5,815 $432,020 $129,606 $302,414
2017 $5,670 $423,551 $127,065 $296,486
2016 $5,348 $415,247 $124,574 $290,673
2015 $5,208 $409,011 $122,703 $286,308
2014 $4,927 $401,000 $120,300 $280,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Isabelle Javier

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Isabelle Javier

    Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re

    (925) 209-1370

    30 Total Sales

    Isabelle Javier
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Anthonio Chan

    Redfin

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40916937

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 415-0120-044-00

California Alameda County Castro Valley 94546 South of 580

2252 Farley St, Castro Valley, CA

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