NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4718 James Ave Castro Valley, CA 94546

Castro Valley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,113,000 - $1,235,433

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,383 Sq Ft
$849/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 11, 2021

Last sale price $1,280,000 $926 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,407 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stone Countertops
  • Vannoy Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2021

Just Move In this Fully Renovated View Home located in Upper Castro Valley! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,383 sq ft home has to many upgrades to list & boasts a formal living room w/picture window & hardwood flooring, open Kitchen, Dining and Family Room w/Quartzite counters, designer backsplash, copper farm sink, all new black stainless kitchen appliances, full wet bar w/fridge, icemaker & dishwasher & slider to back patio & yard. Bathrooms have been completely remodeled, one w/shower over tub & one with stall shower, tile flooring & surround. 3 bedrooms all w/ceiling fans. Decorative touches throughout includes crown molding, baseboards, new interior trim & doors, new HVAC & ducting, recessed lighting & so much more. Entertain, garden or play in the lovingly landscaped yards, includes backyard w/patio, outdoor kitchen w/sit up bar, sink & granite counter, large lawn area, decorative concrete, retaining wall w/French drain, outdoor lighting & 10by12 storage shed. Don't miss this one!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Brent

Bhhs Drysdale Properties License #01088138 Listed on: 05/07/2021

Bhhs Drysdale Properties

Co-Listed By

Kathi Townsend

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services License #01409032

Last Buyer's Agent

Gary Lo

Exp Realty Of California, Inc License #01879999

Exp Realty Of California, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 6,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Terraced Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Area
  • Bay Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Castro Valley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 84C79318

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

6,100 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Co List Office Mls Id: SWWH03
  • Subdivision Name: CASTRO VALLEY
  • Directions: Center St to James Ave
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Kitchen/Family Combo, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloped Up, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Up, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, In Garage
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6100
  • Parcel Number: 84C79318
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,174,108

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2021
Closed on
Jun 9, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Cathy Brent
Bhhs Drysdale Properties
Buyer's Agent
Gary Lo
Exp Realty Of California, Inc
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,280,000
Premium/Discount to List
$230,000
21.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.69%
Original Mortgage
$1,024,000
Interest Rate
0.029%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$505,000
Interest Rate
0.0362%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2016
Closed on
Aug 25, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Eric Rager
A. C. Madison RE Svcs.
Buyer's Agent
Eric Rager
A. C. Madison RE Svcs.
List Price
$568,000
Sold Price
$542,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,500
-4.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.15%
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
0.0345%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
0.0548%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- --
-- --
$1,280,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- Wfg National Title Ins Co
$542,500 First American Title Company
$450,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $1,024,000
Closed $505,000
Closed $255,000
Closed $320,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,280,000 -- --
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Sold $1,280,000 +21.9% $926 / Sq Ft
05/12/2021 05/12/21 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2021 05/07/21 For Sale $1,050,000 +93.5% $759 / Sq Ft
08/30/2016 08/30/16 Sold $542,500 -4.5% $530 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/12/2016 07/12/16 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2016 07/07/16 For Sale $568,000 -- $555 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $12,778 $1,033,000 $312,000 $728,000
2024 $12,778 $1,013,000 $306,000 $714,000
2023 $16,521 $1,331,711 $399,513 $932,198
2022 $16,222 $1,298,600 $391,680 $913,920
2021 $8,420 $648,937 $176,911 $472,026
2020 $8,229 $642,286 $175,098 $467,188
2019 $8,380 $629,697 $171,666 $458,031
2018 $7,782 $587,350 $168,300 $419,050
2017 $7,178 $542,500 $165,000 $377,500
2016 $4,063 $286,862 $93,038 $193,824
2015 $3,641 $282,555 $91,641 $190,914
2014 $3,581 $277,021 $89,846 $187,175
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cathy Brent

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Cathy Brent

    BHHS Drysdale

    (510) 381-1065

    26 in this area

    144 Total Sales

    Cathy Brent
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Kathi Townsend

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    (510) 333-9404

    7 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Kathi Townsend
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Gary Lo

    Exp Realty Of California, Inc

    (628) 310-6546

    22 Total Sales

    Gary Lo
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Eric Rager

    A. C. Madison RE Svcs.

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40948036

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 084C-0793-018-00

California Alameda County Castro Valley 94546 Castro Valley Hills

4718 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA

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