NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3669 Christensen Ln Castro Valley, CA 94546

Downtown Castro Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,112,000 - $1,172,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,380 Sq Ft
$828/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 06, 2017

Last sale price $776,000 $562 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,979/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Chabot Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2017

Location, Location! Highly ranked grade, middle, and high schools near this well-maintained home. Follow the pavestone driveway: 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with Maple Rustic hardwood floors, carpeting, gas fireplace, beams, cathedral ceilings of corrugated wood. Updated kitchen has SS appliances. Features: electronic air filter, air conditioning, energy efficient white roof with transferable warranty, crawlspace cover, seismic retrofit, Smart drip irrigation system, alarm system. Redwood deck leads to a pavestone patio, 7 fruit trees, 6 raised beds - an organic delight. Close to BART, 580/880/680 and Lake Chabot Regional Park. OH Sat-Sun, Aug 12-13 12-5 pm. OFFERS DUE THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 by 5pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Kosiba

Sereno License #01817464 Listed on: 08/07/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephen Beard

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01432150

Kw Advisors East Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,958

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 6,440 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Carport

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Air Purifier

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 84B53172

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,958

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: Lake Chabot Road to Christensen Ln
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Insulation - Other, Low E Glass
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Other Equipment: Air Purifier
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen, Energy Star Windows Doors
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Terraced Back
  • Foundation Details: Other, Raised
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More, Covered

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Security Alarm - Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6440
  • Parcel Number: 84B53172
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2017
Closed on
Aug 29, 2017
Sold by
Kosiba Margaret M and The Margaret M Kosiba Family T
Bought by
Thomas Mark and Ongprasert Nannalin
Seller's Agent
Margaret Kosiba
Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Stephen Beard
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$739,000
Sold Price
$776,000
Premium/Discount to List
$37,000
5.01%
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$1,142,981

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$366,981
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.14%
Original Mortgage
$582,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2012
Sold by
Kosiba Margaret M
Bought by
Kosiba Margaret M and The Margaret M Kosiba Family T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$287,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2010
Sold by
Kosiba Margaret and Kosiba Margaret M
Bought by
Kosiba Margaret M and Margaret M Kosiba Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2009
Sold by
Kosiba Margaret M
Bought by
Kosiba Margaret

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$299,000
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2003
Sold by
Andresen Norman L and Andresen Joann T
Bought by
Kosiba Margaret M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Thomas Mark $776,000 Placer Title
Kosiba Margaret M -- Accommodation
Kosiba Margaret M -- Placer Title Company
Kosiba Margaret M -- None Available
Kosiba Margaret -- Old Republic Title Company
Kosiba Margaret M $395,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Elias Victor S $560,000
Closed Thomas Mark $282,500
Closed Elias Victor S $570,000
Closed Thomas Mark $582,000
Previous Owner Elias Victor S $506,000
Previous Owner Kosiba Margaret M $287,000
Previous Owner Kosiba Margaret $299,000
Previous Owner Kosiba Margaret M $296,000
Previous Owner Kosiba Margaret M $29,500
Previous Owner Brewer Sherry L $555,000
Previous Owner Kosiba Margaret M $259,250
Previous Owner Kosiba Margaret M $260,000
Previous Owner Brewer Harrison E $432,000
Previous Owner Brewer Harrison E $100,000
Previous Owner Brewer Harrison E $285,000
Previous Owner Brewer Harrison E $271,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $776,000 -- --
09/06/2017 09/06/17 Sold $776,000 +5.0% $562 / Sq Ft
08/17/2017 08/17/17 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2017 08/07/17 For Sale $739,000 -- $536 / 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
2024 $10,958 $858,627 $259,688 $605,939
2023 $10,787 $848,656 $254,597 $594,059
2022 $10,583 $825,018 $249,605 $582,413
2021 $10,313 $808,707 $244,712 $570,995
2020 $10,078 $807,350 $242,205 $565,145
2019 $10,266 $791,520 $237,456 $554,064
2018 $9,976 $776,000 $232,800 $543,200
2017 $6,391 $483,882 $189,878 $294,004
2016 $6,080 $474,395 $186,155 $288,240
2015 $5,683 $467,268 $183,358 $283,910
2014 $5,609 $458,116 $179,767 $278,349
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Margaret Kosiba

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Margaret Kosiba

    Sereno

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  • Stephen Beard

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Stephen Beard

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 364-6795

    49 Total Sales

    Stephen Beard
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40792450

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 084B-0531-007-02

California Alameda County Castro Valley 94546 Downtown Castro Valley

3669 Christensen Ln, Castro Valley, CA

This home is located at 3669 Christensen Ln, Castro Valley, CA 94546 since 07 August 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,142,981, approximately $828 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 3669 Christensen Ln 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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