NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4949 Jensen Rd Castro Valley, CA 94552

Castro Valley East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,889,000 - $2,071,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,936 Sq Ft
$663/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 01, 2022

Last sale price $2,150,000 $732 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,224/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Stone Countertops
  • Independent Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2022

Welcome Home to this Modern luxury, elevated elegance & functionality! 4B/3b main house includes hardwood floors, soaring cathedral ceilings, columns, fluted trim, chair rail, and tons of space. Backyard ADU studio w/ skylights, granite kitchenette, 1/2 bath. Primary Bedroom Suite feat. built-in window nook, walk-in closet, attached bath w/ deep bathing tub, glass-door, shower, dual granite vanity. 2nd bedroom w/ lofted nook perfect for reading fort. 3rd & 4th bedrooms w/ mirrored closets, sunlight, versatility. Kitchen incl. granite countertops, backsplash, island breakfast bar, SS appliances, wine fridge. Sprawling family room w/ wall-to-wall carpet, granite wet bar, tray ceiling. Backyard oasis has gardens, stone-pathways, sod lawn, fire pit, patio, privacy fence. 3 blocks from Safeway. Excellent schools, restaurants, hiking, Trader Joe’s, & more. 6 mins to BART. Easy access to Hwy 580. Laundry room. Attached 2 car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jaehyun Hong

Sequoia Real Estate License #02043668 Listed on: 04/19/2022

Co-Listed By

Kevin Bui

Exp Realty Of California License #01972286

Last Buyer's Agent

Jon Foster

Exp Realty Of California License #01458054

Exp Realty Of California

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,416

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 7 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,416

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

7

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOROC
  • Subdivision Name: CASTRO VALLEY
  • Directions: E Castro Valley Blvd
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch, See Remarks
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: In-Law Floorplan, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, See Remarks
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Other
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 7
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 7
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric
  • Utilities: Master Gas Meter
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets
  • 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: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15682
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2003
Sold by
Ghereben Cristian and Ghereben Heather R
Bought by
Schaffer Larry and Schaffer Zenna
Current Estimated Value
$1,946,606

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2000
Sold by
Soares George A
Bought by
Ghereben Cristian and Ghereben Heather R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
7.89%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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
Schaffer Larry -- --
Ghereben Cristian $300,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ghereben Cristian $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,150,000 -- --
07/01/2022 07/01/22 Sold $2,150,000 +13.9% $732 / Sq Ft
04/27/2022 04/27/22 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2022 04/19/22 For Sale $1,888,000 -- $643 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa 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 $24,416 $1,970,000 $591,000 $1,379,000
2024 $24,416 $2,000,000 $600,000 $1,400,000
2023 $24,276 $1,978,000 $593,400 $1,384,600
2022 $9,898 $767,539 $127,785 $639,754
2021 $9,647 $752,492 $125,280 $627,212
2020 $9,428 $744,778 $123,995 $620,783
2019 $9,604 $730,177 $121,564 $608,613
2018 $9,334 $715,863 $119,181 $596,682
2017 $9,090 $701,829 $116,845 $584,984
2016 $9,067 $688,070 $114,554 $573,516
2015 $8,362 $677,738 $112,834 $564,904
2014 $9,402 $664,467 $110,625 $553,842
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jaehyun Hong

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Jaehyun Hong

    Sequoia Real Estate

    (510) 409-6887

    2 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Jaehyun Hong
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  • Kevin Bui

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Kevin Bui

    Exp Realty Of California

    (408) 607-3965

    2 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Kevin Bui
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  • Jon Foster

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Jon Foster

    Exp Realty Of California

    (510) 828-2627

    14 in this area

    198 Total Sales

    Jon Foster
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40989310

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 085-5475-005-03

California Alameda County Castro Valley 94552 Castro Valley East

4949 Jensen Rd, Castro Valley, CA

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