Alameda County property record for 1981 Placer Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94578
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,770 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,707 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Line of Credit Dec 2020 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 79-7-24 |
| Primary APN | 79-7-24 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,770 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Street Address | 1981 PLACER DR |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94578-1336 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00024 BLK: AR: 0079 PAGE: 0007 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST KNOLLS |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 432800 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1981 PLACER DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94578-1336 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Dec 4, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GENERAL MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP |
| Dec 4, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Dec 4, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| May 23, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| May 23, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2011379618 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 2, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006185 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1981 PLACER DR, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578-1336 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000133975 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017133975 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 420 Months |
| Due | Jun 6, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1981 PLACER DR, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578-1336 |
| Document Number | 0000336046 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 56 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020336046 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 | 1981 PLACER DR, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578-1336 |
| Document Number | 0000336047 |
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| Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020336047 |
| Name | GENERAL MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1981 PLACER DR, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578-1336 |
| Document Number | 0000336048 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 336048 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1981 PLACER DR SAN LEANDRO CA 945781336, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578-1336 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1981 PLACER DR, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578-1336 |
| Document Number | 0000336045 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 336045 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1981 PLACER DR SAN LEANDRO CA 945781336, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578-1336 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1981 PLACER DR, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578-1336 |
| Document Number | 0000113256 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 113256 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1981 PLACER DR SAN LEANDRO CA 945781336, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578-1336 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1981 PLACER DR, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578-1336 |
| Document Number | 0000113253 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 113253 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1981 PLACER DR SAN LEANDRO CA 945781336, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578-1336 |
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 | $479,817 (+0.53%) Land $146,045 Building $340,772 | ||
| 2025 | $6,707.00 (+5.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $477,275 (+4.04%) Land $143,182 Building $334,093 | |
| 2023 | $6,382.00 Homeowner's exemption | $458,747 Land $137,624 Building $321,123 | $827,190 |
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 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 791 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile, Unwired.
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