NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4381 James Ave Castro Valley, CA 94546

Castro Valley East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,155,000 - $1,235,068

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,787 Sq Ft
$666/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 8, 2025

Last sale price $1,200,000 $672 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,161 / mo

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Vannoy Elementary School Rated A
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2025

Charming English-style cottage with a detached ADU in the heart of Castro Valley! This beautifully updated home blends timeless character with modern upgrades and room to grow. Enjoy valley views from the expansive deck, complete with a cozy fire pit and decorative maple tree—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, you'll find three inviting fireplaces, skylights, and carpeting throughout. The detached ADU (approx. 700 sq ft, in addition to 1,787 sq ft main home) includes a full kitchen, bathroom, HVAC, and private deck—ideal for guests, home office, or rental income. Additional highlights include:Paid off Solar,New Roof , professionally engineered seismic retrofit, Jacuzzi tub, limestone tile, walk-in closets, and a 100-foot driveway with room for RV/boat parking. Located near top-rated schools and downtown Castro Valley dining. Roof is fairly new and Solar is fully paid off

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Januka Shrestha

S & R Homes Realty License #02110360 Listed on: 05/16/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Noreleen De Mesa

License #01387621

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 7,513

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Den with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • 7,513 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Castro Valley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 84C78527

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

7,513 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Castro Valley
  • Directions: Redwood rd to James
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Master Bedroom, Other
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stone, Siding - Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7513
  • Parcel Number: 84C78527

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2025
Closed on
Aug 5, 2025
Sold by
Khanal Prayag and Bhandari Celesti
Bought by
Villagonzalo Warren and Villagonzalo Alona
Seller's Agent
Januka Shrestha
S & R Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Noreleen De Mesa
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.08%
Views
38
Current Estimated Value
$1,189,767

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$10,233
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.17%
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Outstanding Balance
$956,060
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$233,707

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2024
Closed on
Apr 4, 2024
Sold by
Gilbert Todd and Gilbert Soofia
Bought by
Gilbert Soofia
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Sayami
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Januka Shrestha
S & R Homes Realty
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-13.98%
Views
154

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.00%
Original Mortgage
$1,078,550
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2012
Sold by
Demello Louis A
Bought by
Gilbert Todd and Gilbert Soofia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Interest Rate
3.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2002
Sold by
Banovich George and Banovich Jodell
Bought by
Demello Louis A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
5.32%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2001
Sold by
Banovich Jodell and Banovich George
Bought by
Banovich George and Banovich Jodell

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
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
Villagonzalo Warren $1,200,000 Old Republic Title Company
Gilbert Soofia $1,200,000 Old Republic Title Company
Gilbert Todd $630,000 First American Title Company
Demello Louis A $600,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Banovich George -- Placer Title Company
Banovich Jodell -- Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Villagonzalo Warren $960,000
Previous Owner Gilbert Soofia $1,078,550
Previous Owner Gilbert Todd $504,000
Previous Owner Demello Louis A $480,000
Previous Owner Banovich Jodell $270,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Sold $1,200,000 -4.0% $672 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Price Changed $1,249,900 -2.0% $699 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Price Changed $1,275,000 +2.0% $713 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Price Changed $1,249,999 +4.3% $699 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 For Sale $1,199,000 0.0% $671 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $1,199,000 -0.1% $671 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,200,000 -- --
04/16/2024 04/16/24 Sold $1,200,000 -5.4% $672 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/25/2024 03/25/24 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2024 03/23/24 Price Changed $1,268,888 -5.2% $710 / Sq Ft
03/14/2024 03/14/24 Price Changed $1,338,888 -4.0% $749 / Sq Ft
02/26/2024 02/26/24 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $781 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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 $9,719 $1,224,000 $367,200 $856,800
2024 $9,719 $753,560 $228,168 $532,392
2023 $9,564 $738,648 $223,694 $521,954
2022 $9,380 $724,032 $219,309 $511,723
2021 $9,140 $709,700 $215,010 $501,690
2020 $8,932 $709,354 $212,806 $496,548
2019 $9,096 $695,450 $208,635 $486,815
2018 $8,838 $681,817 $204,545 $477,272
2017 $8,606 $668,448 $200,534 $467,914
2016 $8,188 $655,344 $196,603 $458,741
2015 $7,653 $645,504 $193,651 $451,853
2014 $7,566 $632,860 $189,858 $443,002
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Januka Shrestha

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Januka Shrestha

    S & R Homes Realty

    (925) 202-4123

    2 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Januka Shrestha
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  • Noreleen De Mesa

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Noreleen De Mesa

    (415) 816-0048

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Noreleen De Mesa
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  • Rebecca Sayami

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Rebecca Sayami

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 888-6330

    3 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Rebecca Sayami
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41097370

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 084C-0785-027-00

California Alameda County Castro Valley 94546 Castro Valley East

4381 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA

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