Alameda County property record for 1540 Crescent Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,122 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,677 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 415-220-34 |
| Primary APN | 415-220-34 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,122 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Street Address | 1540 CRESCENT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-6912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00034 BLK: AR: 0415 PAGE: 0220 ;LOT: 00035 BLK: AR: 0415 PAGE: 0220 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNOX |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 10&11 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 431200 |
1540 Crescent Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2026.
Source: Alameda County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 CRESCENT AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-6912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000101750 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Trustee |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1540 CRESCENT AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-6912 |
| Document Number | 0000101750 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026101750 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 Crescent Ave was $1,677.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Unified School District | Hayward Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $59,521 (-8.73%) Land $41,763 Building $24,758 | ||
| 2025 | $1,677.00 Homeowner's exemption | $65,216 Land $40,944 Building $24,272 | |
| 2023 | $1,573.00 Homeowner's exemption | $62,685 Land $39,355 Building $23,330 | $720,270 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1540 Crescent Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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 1540 Crescent Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 744 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 · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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