NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3731 La Costa Ave Castro Valley, CA 94546

Downtown Castro Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,501,000 - $1,699,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,248 Sq Ft
$695/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 15, 2022

Last sale price $1,500,000 $667 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,005/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Chabot Elementary School Rated A
  • Stone Countertops
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2022

Imagine yourself in this East Bay sanctuary! A welcoming neighborhood perfect for families, commuters, and active people of all walks of life. This recently upgraded gem is stunning inside and out – a true Dream Home! This home offers beautiful natural light, white oak hardwood floors and all the elegant home design features a buyer could imagine. The open floor plan boasts an exquisite kitchen & family room perfect for entertaining that carries onto the peaceful patio w/two trellises & landscaped yards, includes fruit trees, Japanese Maples, trickling fountain, sprinklers & drip system. Huge primary suite w/gorgeous spa-like bathroom & en-suite sitting area w/fireplace. Kitchen w/granite counters, Bosch induction oven, microwave, dishwasher, travertine tile floor & sunny breakfast nook. Living room w/vaulted ceiling. Recessed lighting. Forced air heat & air conditioning system. Dual pane windows & shutters. A must see Oasis!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Litvinchuk

Litvinchuk Real Estate License #00574652 Listed on: 07/14/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

John Demarinis

License #01378667

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,884

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 5,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 84B53155

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,884

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: CASTRO VALLEY
  • Directions: Somerset North on Parsons Left on La Costa
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Stone Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Built-in

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: None
  • View: No
  • Construction Type: Other
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • 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: 5100
  • Parcel Number: 84B53155
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2022
Closed on
Aug 9, 2022
Sold by
Erickson Phillip A and Erickson Denicia L
Bought by
Viahos Nickolas and Vlahos Joanne
Seller's Agent
Paul Litvinchuk
Litvinchuk Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
John Demarinis
List Price
$1,599,950
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,950
-6.25%
Current Estimated Value
$1,562,664

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,664
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.36%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2003
Sold by
Henderson Matthew I and Henderson Lorna M
Bought by
Erickson Phillip A and Erickson Denicia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$479,960
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2000
Sold by
Trinh Binh Q & Le Toai T Trs
Bought by
Henderson Matthew I and Henderson Lorna M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$305,600
Interest Rate
7.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1998
Sold by
Trinh Binh Q and Trinh Toai T
Bought by
Trinh Binh Quang and Le To Ai Thi
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
Viahos Nickolas $1,500,000 Old Republic Title
Erickson Phillip A $600,000 Old Republic Title Company
Henderson Matthew I $382,000 Old Republic Title Company
Trinh Binh Quang -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Erickson Phillip A $626,000
Previous Owner Erickson Phillip A $171,800
Previous Owner Erickson Phillip A $479,960
Previous Owner Henderson Matthew I $70,000
Previous Owner Henderson Matthew I $100,000
Previous Owner Henderson Matthew I $40,000
Previous Owner Henderson Matthew I $404,500
Previous Owner Henderson Matthew I $95,377
Previous Owner Henderson Matthew I $55,000
Previous Owner Henderson Matthew I $305,600
Closed Erickson Phillip A $59,995
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,500,000 -- --
08/15/2022 08/15/22 Sold $1,500,000 -6.2% $667 / Sq Ft
07/22/2022 07/22/22 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2022 07/14/22 For Sale $1,599,950 -- $712 / 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 $17,884 $1,475,000 $444,600 $1,037,400
2024 $17,884 $1,446,000 $435,900 $1,017,100
2023 $17,094 $1,380,000 $414,000 $966,000
2022 $10,246 $796,697 $241,149 $562,548
2021 $9,984 $780,943 $236,422 $551,521
2020 $9,757 $779,870 $234,000 $545,870
2019 $9,938 $764,577 $229,411 $535,166
2018 $9,657 $749,586 $224,913 $524,673
2017 $9,403 $734,888 $220,503 $514,385
2016 $8,947 $720,479 $216,180 $504,299
2015 $8,362 $709,656 $212,932 $496,724
2014 $8,270 $695,757 $208,762 $486,995
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Paul Litvinchuk

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Paul Litvinchuk

    Litvinchuk Real Estate

    (510) 351-2200

    2 in this area

    236 Total Sales

    Paul Litvinchuk
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  • John Demarinis

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    John Demarinis

    (925) 984-0550

    1 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    John Demarinis
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41001718

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 084B-0531-055-00

California Alameda County Castro Valley 94546 Downtown Castro Valley

3731 La Costa Ave, Castro Valley, CA

This home is located at 3731 La Costa Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546 since 14 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,562,664, approximately $695 per square foot. This property was built in 1987. 3731 La Costa Ave 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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