Alameda County property record for 16872 Columbia Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94552
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,830 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $865,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $13,053 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 85-6314-70 |
| Primary APN | 85-6314-70 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,830 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 11,200 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 16872 COLUMBIA DR |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94552-1614 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00002 BLK: TR: 5204 |
| Legal Tract | 5204 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 430200 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16872 COLUMBIA DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552-1614 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014249256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 16872 COLUMBIA DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552-1614 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16872 COLUMBIA DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552-1614 |
| Document Number | 0000040125 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021040125 |
| Name | LENDERFI INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | CALABASAS, CA 91302 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 234 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2040 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Unified School District | Castro Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,053,350 (+1.33%) Land $330,976 Building $729,374 | ||
| 2025 | $13,053.00 (+3.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,039,564 (+4.04%) Land $324,488 Building $715,076 | |
| 2023 | $12,573.00 Homeowner's exemption | $999,204 Land $311,890 Building $687,314 | $1,545,480 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 73% of the US · above 48% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 64 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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