Welcome to 3938 Bonsai Place, a cozy single-family home nestled in one of Castro Valleys most desirable neighborhoods. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offers 1,718 sq.ft. of living space on a 6,969 sq.ft. lot, built in 1962 with solid bones and timeless character. While it needs some TLC, this home presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to add their personal touch and value to a well-located property.
The layout features a bright living room, formal dining area, and an inviting kitchen with ample storage. Enjoy manicured landscaping and a wide driveway, all in a peaceful, family-friendly setting.
Located in a highly rated Castro Valley school district, perfect for families:
Chabot Elementary (8/10) 0.6 mi
Creekside Middle (8/10) 1.1 mi
Castro Valley High (9/10) 0.2 mi
Close to shopping, dining, BART, and freeway access this home offers the ideal mix of convenience and suburban tranquility.
Sold for $1,050,000
$1,050,000
3938 Bonsai Pl, Castro Valley, CA 94546
3beds
1,718sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1962
7,007 Square Feet Lot
$1,093,900 Zestimate®
$611/sqft
$4,047 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,093,900
$985,000 - $1.21M
$4,047/mo
Zestimate® history
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Manicured landscapingFormal dining areaAmple storageWide drivewayInviting kitchen
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Listed by:
Timothy Chau 01323048 408-475-6767,
KW Silicon City 408-755-5972,
Bao Vu 01720861 408-421-6498,
KW Silicon City
Bought with:
Janella Anguiano, 01369593
CENTURY 21 Masters
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82024361
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Evaporative Cooling
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,718
- Total interior livable area: 1,718 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,007 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 084D1341020
- Zoning: R1-CSU-RV
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab, Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: None, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Castro Valley
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: FHA, VALoan, CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Sold | $1,050,000-1.7%$611/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Pending sale | $1,068,000$622/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Contingent | $1,068,000$622/sqft |
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| 11/4/2025 | Price change | $1,068,000-10.9%$622/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000$698/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $122,833 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,172 +2.7% | $120,425 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,114 +2.9% | $118,064 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,053 +3% | $115,749 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,993 +2.5% | $113,480 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,944 -1.1% | $112,316 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,966 +6.1% | $110,115 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,854 | $107,956 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,854 +5.2% | $105,839 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,763 +10.1% | $103,764 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,600 | $102,206 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,600 | $100,204 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $99,751 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $97,796 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $95,878 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $95,161 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $95,388 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $93,518 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $91,684 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $89,886 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $88,124 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $86,397 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $84,815 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $83,151 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,037 | $81,521 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94546
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Chabot Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Creekside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Castro Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: CastroValleyUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- California
- Alameda County
- Castro Valley
- 94546
- 3938 Bonsai Pl
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