Alameda County property record for 19540 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,243 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,765 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $755,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $11,707 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Line of Credit Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84C-705-23 |
| Primary APN | 84C-705-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,243 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,765 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 19540 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-3520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00001 BLK: TR: 6279 |
| Legal Tract | 6279 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 430800 |
19540 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2013.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19540 FOREST AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GENERAL MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 8, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013322357 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 19540 FOREST AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3520 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI TITLE & CLOSING |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000212449 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018212449 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OSHKOSH, WI 54902 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Oct 16, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 19540 FOREST AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3520 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 19540 FOREST AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3520 |
| Document Number | 0000273643 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020273643 |
| Name | GENERAL MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BURLINGAME, CA 94010 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 19540 Forest Ave was $11,707 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 | $936,991 (+1.24%) Land $283,197 Building $660,794 | ||
| 2025 | $11,707.00 Homeowner's exemption | $925,485 Land $277,645 Building $647,840 | |
| 2023 | $11,272.00 Homeowner's exemption | $889,555 Land $266,866 Building $622,689 | $1,282,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 19540 Forest 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 19540 Forest Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 704 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 · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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