$1,150,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2020

2449 Riffel Ct Castro Valley, CA 94546

West Castro Valley Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,392 Sq Ft
6,805 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$481 Per Sq Ft

35% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Stanton Elementary School Rated A-
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of June 2025

Amazing Views from this wonderful Family Home! This 2,392 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 story home is ready & waiting for you! On the main level you will find a formal living room w/picture window & gleaming hardwood flooring that opens to the kitchen/dining room w/breakfast bar & built in appliances, master bedroom w/walk-in closet, bath w/shower & new vanity mirror & flooring, additional 2 bedrooms, one w/slider to upper patio & yard & hall bath w/shower over tub. Downstairs boasts another living area w/own entrance, family room, fireplace, kitchenette, bedroom & full bath, great for in-law unit. Outside you can entertain, relax garden or play while enjoying the views. Additional features include a 6,805 sq ft lot, dual pane windows, new interior paint thru out the first floor, new & newly refinished gleaming hardwood, new light fixtures, 2 large storage rooms & 2 car garage. Centrally located w/easy access to 580 & 238 freeways, Bart, schools, shopping, restaurants & so much more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Brent

Bhhs Drysdale Properties License #01088138 Listed on: 05/02/2020

Bhhs Drysdale Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

JianJun Ye

Grand Realty Group License #02087364

Grand Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,224

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 6,805 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Water
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • <<builtInRangeToken>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Castro Valley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 84A21658

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,224

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

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Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Castro Valley
  • Directions: Stanton to San Carlos to Almeda
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills, Valley, Water
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Other
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, 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: 6805
  • Parcel Number: 84A21658

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

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
3.60%
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

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,150,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $745,000 New Conventional
Closed $737,000 Commercial
Closed $700,000 Construction
Previous Owner $370,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $409,200 Unknown
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
05/08/2020 05/08/20 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2020 05/02/20 For Sale $849,000 -- $355 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa 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
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

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Reva Tolbert

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • Cathy Brent

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Cathy Brent

    BHHS Drysdale

    (510) 381-1065

    7 in this area

    164 Total Sales

    Cathy Brent
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    JianJun Ye

    Grand Realty Group

    (510) 332-8123

    23 Total Sales

    JianJun Ye
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40903340

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 084A-0216-058-00

California Alameda County Castro Valley 94546 West Castro Valley

2449 Riffel Ct, Castro Valley, CA

This home is located at 2449 Riffel Ct, Castro Valley, CA 94546 and is currently priced at $1,150,000, approximately $480 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 2449 Riffel Ct is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Stanton Elementary School, Creekside Middle School, and Canyon Middle School.

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