NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2979 Sydney Way Castro Valley, CA 94546

West Castro Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,136,000 - $1,578,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,583 Sq Ft
$551/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 03, 2022

Last sale price $1,520,000 $588 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,243/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • Chabot Elementary School Rated A
  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2022

Well Maintained 5 bed, 3.5 bath home located on a large lot in award winning Castro Valley school district and Chabot Elementary school. driveway access to rear of property and potential to build ADU. Parking for 6+ vehicles or RV. Large eat-in kitchen with Granite and lots of cabinets/storage and access to deck. Dining and living room is perfect for entertaining with high ceilings, hardwoods and cozy fireplace. Spacious primary bedroom on main floor with ensuite bathroom and walk in closet. The upper floor has second primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom and separate access - could be used as an In-law or Airbnb. Central heater & AC. Large back garden with fruit tress, patio and access to parkland at rear. New carpets and paint. Lots of attic storage. Easy access to Lake Chabot Regional Park, Shopping, Chabot market, Bart and freeway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Elmer

Coldwell Banker Realty License #02128431 Listed on: 04/21/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Lu

License #02038663

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,849

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 10,443 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV or Boat Parking

Home Design

  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wall Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 84B42014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,849

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1947
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Subdivision Name: CASTRO VALLEY
  • Directions: Lake Chabot Road to Sydney
  • Architectural Style: None
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Insulation - Unknown
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Boat, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Parking Spaces, RV/Boat Parking, Garage Faces Front, Side Yard Access, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Cable Available, Internet Available, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10443
  • Parcel Number: 84B42014
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2015
Sold by
Leleu Constantin and Leleu Mariana
Bought by
Li Jin and Lovell John
Current Estimated Value
$1,423,470

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$581,250
Outstanding Balance
$443,854
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,049,835

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 1999
Sold by
Man Shu C
Bought by
Leleu Constantin and Leleu Mariana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
6.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 1999
Sold by
Sum Ho Wai
Bought by
Man Shu Chi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
6.76%
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
Li Jin $775,000 Old Republic Title Company
Leleu Constantin $200,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Man Shu Chi -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Li Jin $581,250
Previous Owner Leleu Constantin $100,000
Previous Owner Leleu Constantin $148,100
Previous Owner Leleu Constantin $160,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,520,000 -- --
06/03/2022 06/03/22 Sold $1,520,000 +1.7% $588 / Sq Ft
05/06/2022 05/06/22 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2022 05/04/22 Price Changed $1,495,000 -6.4% $579 / Sq Ft
04/21/2022 04/21/22 For Sale $1,598,000 -- $619 / 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 $17,849 $1,618,900 $487,700 $1,138,200
2024 $17,849 $1,443,000 $435,000 $1,015,000
2023 $17,308 $1,398,000 $419,400 $978,600
2022 $11,210 $877,687 $263,306 $614,381
2021 $10,927 $860,481 $258,144 $602,337
2020 $10,679 $851,662 $255,498 $596,164
2019 $10,880 $834,968 $250,490 $584,478
2018 $10,575 $818,601 $245,580 $573,021
2017 $10,299 $802,550 $240,765 $561,785
2016 $9,802 $786,818 $236,045 $550,773
2015 $5,381 $439,957 $78,262 $361,695
2014 $5,309 $431,339 $76,729 $354,610
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Daniel Elmer

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Amanda Lu

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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40989874

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 084B-0420-014-00

California Alameda County Castro Valley 94546 West Castro Valley

2979 Sydney Way, Castro Valley, CA

This home is located at 2979 Sydney Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546 since 21 April 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,423,470, approximately $551 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 2979 Sydney Way is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Chabot Elementary School, Creekside Middle School, and Canyon Middle School.

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