Alameda County property record for 18521 Mountain Ln, Castro Valley, CA 94552
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,669 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,449 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,186 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 85-1605-64 |
| Primary APN | 85-1605-64 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,669 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,449 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Street Address | 18521 MOUNTAIN LN |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94552-1833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00004 BLK: 000B TR: 2478 |
| Legal Subdivision | E SHOWN ON THE MAP OF TRACT 2478 |
| Legal Tract | 2478 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 430102 |
18521 Mountain Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2023.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18521 MOUNTAIN LN, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552-1833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000125766 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 18521 MOUNTAIN LN, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552-1833 |
| Document Number | 0000125766 |
| Map Reference | MB 50 PG 25-28 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023125766 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18521 MOUNTAIN LN, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552-1833 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 18521 MOUNTAIN LN, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552-1833 |
| Document Number | 0000098604 |
| Map Reference | MB 50 PG 25-28 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023098604 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 18521 MOUNTAIN LN, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552-1833 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18521 Mountain Ln was $2,186 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 | Castro Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $113,950 (-3.9%) Land $28,991 Building $91,959 | ||
| 2025 | $2,186.00 Homeowner's exemption | $118,579 Land $28,423 Building $90,156 | |
| 2023 | $2,065.00 (+2.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $113,975 (+2%) Land $27,319 Building $86,656 | $1,192,500 |
| 2022 | $2,005.00 Homeowner's exemption | $111,741 Land $26,784 Building $84,957 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18521 Mountain Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 18521 Mountain Ln is high, ranking above 71% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 71% of the US · above 46% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 389 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired.
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