Seller's Agent in 2020
Leo Zhang
(510) 590-1628
4 in this area
350 Total Sales
959 Castle St San Leandro, CA 94578
Lower Bal NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $752,000 - $919,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,640
Sq Ft
$525/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Bonus Room
- No HOA
- Cooling Available
- Stone Countertops
- Home Office
- Tile Flooring
About This Home
As of November 2020Looking for a single family house with the option of additional space for the family or potential additional income for an already permitted ADU that can be easily converted at minimal cost? This Charming Lower Bal home features 3 large size bedrooms and an updated bathroom, newer carpet, fresh paint and recessed lights thru-out. New auto sprinkler system, washer & dryer, double-pane windows and new water heater. Move in ready condition! A bonus unit w/ separate entrance is connected to the main house, 3 rooms/2 updated bathrooms, plus a wet bar, which can be your home office, work studio, kid’s playroom or guest suite. Nice neighborhood, walking distance to Bart station, grocery stores, restaurants, park and conveniently located minutes away from freeways 580/238 and 880.
Co-Listed By
Gloria Chun
Keller Williams Realty - Cupertino License #02084703
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,810
Year Built
- Built in 1952
Lot Details
- 5,074 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- Carport
Home Design
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
Flooring
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Forced Air Heating System
- Wall Furnace
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bay East Association
- Lower Bal Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 77D148219
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 24, 2020
Closed on
Nov 11, 2020
Sold by
Rich/Wang Family Trust and Wang Katherine Ka
Bought by
Mei Weirong and Wang Katherine Ka
Seller's Agent
Leo Zhang
Buyer's Agent
Kenix Zhong
Century 21 Realty Alliance Fine Homes and Estates
List Price
$768,000
Sold Price
$790,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,000
2.86%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$71,079
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.81%
Original Mortgage
$553,000
Outstanding Balance
$507,685
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$353,394
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 24, 2020
Closed on
Oct 27, 2020
Sold by
Zhou Muchang
Bought by
Mei Weirong
Seller's Agent
Leo Zhang
Buyer's Agent
Kenix Zhong
Century 21 Realty Alliance Fine Homes and Estates
List Price
$768,000
Sold Price
$790,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,000
2.86%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$553,000
Outstanding Balance
$507,685
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$353,394
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 2, 2018
Sold by
Garcia David J and Garcia Janet Marie
Bought by
Rich Ronald Jay and Wang Katherine Ka Lam
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$456,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 26, 1998
Sold by
Garcia David J
Bought by
Garcia David J and Garcia Janet Marie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.1%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mei Weirong | $790,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Mei Weirong | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Rich Ronald Jay | $720,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Garcia David J | -- | -- | |
| Garcia David J | $166,000 | First American Title Ins Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Mei Weirong | $553,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Rich Ronald Jay | $456,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Garcia David J | $100,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $790,000 | -- | -- |
| 11/17/2020 11/17/20 | Sold | $790,000 | +2.9% | $482 / Sq Ft |
| 09/24/2020 09/24/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/24/2020 09/24/20 | For Sale | $768,000 | -- | $468 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $11,810 | $879,582 | $256,533 | $623,049 |
| 2024 | $11,810 | $862,339 | $251,504 | $610,835 |
| 2023 | $11,854 | $845,436 | $246,574 | $598,862 |
| 2022 | $11,486 | $828,860 | $241,740 | $587,120 |
| 2021 | $10,394 | $790,000 | $237,000 | $553,000 |
| 2020 | $9,574 | $734,400 | $220,320 | $514,080 |
| 2019 | $9,275 | $720,000 | $216,000 | $504,000 |
| 2018 | $2,441 | $157,357 | $47,010 | $110,347 |
| 2017 | $2,415 | $154,272 | $46,088 | $108,184 |
| 2016 | $2,285 | $151,248 | $45,185 | $106,063 |
| 2015 | $2,239 | $148,976 | $44,506 | $104,470 |
| 2014 | $2,220 | $146,058 | $43,634 | $102,424 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Leo Zhang
-
G
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Gloria Chun
Keller Williams Realty - Cupertino
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Kenix Zhong
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Kenix Zhong
Century 21 Realty Alliance Fine Homes and Estates
(415) 806-6251
2 in this area
122 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 40920365
APN: 077D-1482-019-00
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