Alameda County property record for 14735 Van Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94578
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,774 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,535 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,608 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 79-2-5 |
| Primary APN | 79-2-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,774 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,535 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Street Address | 14735 VAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94578-1360 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00005 BLK: AR: 0079 PAGE: 0002 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST KNOLLS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 432800 |
14735 Van Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2016.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14735 VAN AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94578-1360 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 1994318352 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 30, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000102433 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 14735 Van Ave was $6,608 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Unified School District | San Leandro Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $471,827 (+0.51%) Land $144,080 Building $334,747 | ||
| 2025 | $6,608.00 Homeowner's exemption | $469,439 Land $141,255 Building $328,184 | |
| 2023 | $6,288.00 Homeowner's exemption | $451,213 Land $135,771 Building $315,442 | $1,124,640 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14735 Van Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 14735 Van Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 197 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Unwired, Verizon.
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