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Sold for $1,200,000
    • $1,200,000

    4381 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546

    4beds
    1,787sqft
    Residential, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    7,513 Square Feet Lot
    $1,197,800 Zestimate®
    $672/sqft
    $4,353 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,197,800

    $1.08M - $1.33M

    $4,353/mo

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    What's special

    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

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    Listed by:

    Januka Shrestha DRE #02110360 925-202-4123,

    S & R Homes Realty

    Bought with:

    Noreleen De Mesa, DRE #01387621

    Clarin Realty Inc

    Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41097370MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Dining Room, Dining Area, Eat-In Kitchen
    Kitchen
    • Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Skylight(s)
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer
    Features
    • Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
    • Windows: Skylight(s)
    • Number of fireplaces: 3
    • Fireplace features: Den, Master Bedroom, Other
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,787
    • Total interior livable area: 1,787 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 7,513 Square Feet
    • Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard
    Details
    • Parcel number: 84C78527
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stone, Siding - Other
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1940

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Castro Valley
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Castro Valley

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $672/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $227,805
    • Annual tax amount: $2,775
    • Price range: $1.2M - $1.2M
    • Date on market: 5/16/2025
    • Listing agreement: Excl Right
    • Listing terms: Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/8/2025Sold$1,200,000-4%$672/sqft
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    7/21/2025Pending sale$1,249,900$699/sqft
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    7/8/2025Price change$1,249,900-2%$699/sqft
    Source: Bay East AOR #41097370 Report a problem
    6/25/2025Price change$1,275,000+6.3%$713/sqft
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    6/3/2025Pending sale$1,199,000$671/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41097370 Report a problem
    5/16/2025Listed for sale$1,199,000-0.1%$671/sqft
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    5/16/2024Listing removed--
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    5/4/2024Price change$2,150-6.5%$1/sqft
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    4/26/2024Listed for rent$2,300$1/sqft
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    4/16/2024Sold$1,200,000-5.4%$672/sqft
    Source: Bay East AOR #41050966 Report a problem
    3/27/2024Pending sale$1,268,888$710/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41050966 Report a problem
    3/23/2024Price change$1,268,888-5.2%$710/sqft
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    3/14/2024Price change$1,338,888-4%$749/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41050966 Report a problem
    2/26/2024Listed for sale$1,395,000+654.1%$781/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41050966 Report a problem
    11/21/2012Sold$185,000-73.5%$104/sqft
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    8/22/2012Listing removed$699,000$391/sqft
    Source: TNC Report a problem
    7/22/2012Listed for sale$699,000-1.4%$391/sqft
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    2/15/2012Listing removed$709,000$397/sqft
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    1/15/2012Listed for sale$709,000+102.6%$397/sqft
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    9/12/2010Listing removed$349,950$196/sqft
    Source: Windermere Welcome Home #40470985 Report a problem
    7/21/2010Listed for sale$349,950$196/sqft
    Source: Windermere Welcome Home #40470985 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,775 +2%$227,805 +2%
    2024$2,721 +1.3%$223,339 +2%
    2023$2,687 +1.6%$218,960 +2%
    2022$2,644 +2.4%$214,668 +2%
    2021$2,581 +2.2%$210,459 +1%
    2020$2,525 -1.9%$208,302 +2%
    2019$2,575 +4.8%$204,219 +2%
    2018$2,457 $200,216 +2%
    2017$2,457 +5.4%$196,290 +2%
    2016$2,332 +7.4%$192,442 +1.5%
    2015$2,171 $189,552 +2%
    2014$2,171 $185,839 +0.5%
    2013-- $185,000 +5.9%
    2012-- $174,654 +2%
    2011-- $171,230 +0.8%
    2010-- $169,950
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 94546

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