NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2449 Riffel Ct Castro Valley, CA 94546

West Castro Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,375,191

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,392 Sq Ft
$575/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 24, 2025

Last sale price $1,400,000 $585 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,060 / mo

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Premium Lot
  • Stanton Elementary School Rated A-
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Engineered Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2025

Elegant & Spacious Castro with Designer Upgrades Welcome to this plush and stylish home in the heart of Castro Valley—an exceptional residence that impresses inside and out. This two-story gem offers abundant space, a beautifully potential landscaped yard, and luxurious finishes throughout. Step through the modern chrome double-door entry and into a stunning interior boasting 4 bdrms and 3 tastefully designed bths. The main floor offers the ideal layout, featuring 3 bdrms and 2 bths, including a bright and airy open-concept living and dining area. Sunlight pours in through the surrounding double-pane windows, enhancing the fresh, welcoming ambiance. The heart of the home is the upscale kitchen, adorned with sleek creamy cabinetry, high-end appliances, and premium granite and tile finishes that blend elegance with functionality. The bathrooms are equally impressive, showcasing meticulous upgrades with refined stone, granite, and tile work—each one a unique expression of modern taste. The lower level expands your living space with a versatile layout, featuring a kitchenette, full bth, and a entertainment room—perfect for hosting guests, or enjoyment.Located in a desirable CV neighborhood, this home offers convenient access to local thoroughfares.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Reva Tolbert

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01231497 Listed on: 05/21/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 6,805 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Premium Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,392 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Music Room
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Solid Surface Bath Countertops
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Castro Valley Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

6,805 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Premium Lot, Front Yard, Street Light(s)
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.16
  • View: Other
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOCBVA 01
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: CASTRO VALLEY
  • Directions: San Carlos to Almeda
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • Has Basement?: Yes
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 2392
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Engineered Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Ell, Music Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
  • Stories: 2
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Updated Baths
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, RV Access/Parking, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: CASTRO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6805

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2025
Closed on
Jun 17, 2025
Sold by
Mai Yanyi
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Reva Tolbert
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,325,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
5.66%
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
$1,375,191

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$24,809
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.43%
Original Mortgage
$1,209,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,195,028
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$180,163

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2020
Closed on
Jul 1, 2020
Sold by
Smith Sandra L and The Sandra Harris Living Trust
Bought by
Mai Yanyi
Seller's Agent
Cathy Brent
Bhhs Drysdale Properties
Buyer's Agent
JianJun Ye
Grand Realty Group
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$301,000
35.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.04%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2017
Sold by
Smith Sandra L
Bought by
Smith Sandra L and Sandra Harris Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2012
Sold by
Smith Sandra L
Bought by
Smith Sandra L and Sandra Harris 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
$370,500
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2007
Sold by
Smith Sandra L and Harris Sandra L
Bought by
Smith Sandra L and Sandra Harris 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
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1993
Sold by
Harris Sandra L
Bought by
Harris Sandra L
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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Agents Specializing in West Castro Valley, CA

  • Grant Inaba Real Estate Agent - Epique Realty

    Grant Inaba

    Epique Realty

    (650) 677-1428

    55 Total Sales

    1 in West Castro Valley

    $370,000 Price

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  • Kari Wahl Real Estate Agent - Exp Realty Of California, Inc

    Kari Wahl

    Exp Realty Of California, Inc

    (925) 396-5824

    75 Total Sales

    1 in West Castro Valley

    $1,825,000 Price

    Kari Wahl
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  • Janella Anguiano Real Estate Agent - Century 21 Masters

    Janella Anguiano

    Century 21 Masters

    (510) 674-1058

    85 Total Sales

    4 in West Castro Valley

    $780K - $1.1M Price Range

    Janella Anguiano
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  • Sandra Arellano Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Sandra Arellano

    Responds Quickly

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 502-5674

    59 Total Sales

    1 in West Castro Valley

    $670,000 Price

    Sandra Arellano
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  • Thomy Clements Real Estate Agent - The Village Real Estate Co.

    Thomy Clements

    The Village Real Estate Co.

    (510) 361-0541

    53 Total Sales

    2 in West Castro Valley

    $825K - $835K Price Range

    Thomy Clements
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  • SU MEI WU Real Estate Agent - Compass

    SU MEI WU

    Responds Quickly

    Compass

    (650) 410-2557

    106 Total Sales

    3 in West Castro Valley

    $780K - $1.1M Price Range

    SU MEI WU
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,400,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Mai Yanyi $1,150,000 Chicago Title Company
Smith Sandra L -- None Available
Smith Sandra L -- Placer Title Company
Smith Sandra L -- Placer Title Company
Smith Sandra L -- Placer Title Company
Smith Sandra L -- Old Republic Title Company
Harris Sandra L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,209,000
Previous Owner Mai Yanyi $745,000
Previous Owner Mai Yanyi $737,000
Previous Owner Mai Yanyi $700,000
Previous Owner Smith Sandra L $370,500
Previous Owner Smith Sandra L $409,200
Previous Owner Smith Sandra L $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Sold $1,400,000 +21.7% $585 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,150,000 -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $1,325,000 +15.2% $554 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,150,000 -- --
07/07/2020 07/07/20 Sold $1,150,000 +35.5% $481 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/08/2020 05/08/20 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2020 05/02/20 For Sale $849,000 -- $355 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $15,558 $1,428,000 $428,400 $999,600
2025 $15,224 $1,244,782 $373,434 $871,348
2024 $15,224 $1,220,380 $366,114 $854,266
2023 $14,999 $1,196,460 $358,938 $837,522
2022 $14,727 $1,173,000 $351,900 $821,100
2021 $14,357 $1,150,000 $345,000 $805,000
2020 $2,517 $161,242 $79,029 $82,213
2019 $2,551 $158,080 $77,479 $80,601
2018 $2,476 $154,981 $75,960 $79,021
2017 $2,407 $151,942 $74,470 $77,472
2016 $2,289 $148,963 $73,010 $75,953
2015 $2,139 $146,726 $71,914 $74,812
2014 $2,089 $143,852 $70,505 $73,347
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Reva Tolbert Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Reva Tolbert

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 533-4998

    2 in this area

    115 Total Sales

    Reva Tolbert
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  • Cathy Brent Real Estate Agent - BHHS Drysdale

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Cathy Brent

    BHHS Drysdale

    (510) 381-1065

    9 in this area

    143 Total Sales

    Cathy Brent
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  • JY

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    JianJun Ye

    Grand Realty Group

    (510) 332-8123

    1 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    JianJun Ye
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41098440

bridgeMLS

APN: 084A-0216-058-00

California Alameda County Castro Valley 94546 West Castro Valley

2449 Riffel Ct, Castro Valley, CA

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