Alameda County property record for 19885 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.022 acres (950 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $183,000 (Dec 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $4,384 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84C-726-68 |
| Primary APN | 84C-726-68 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 950 sqft (0.022 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 19885 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-4514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | TR: 3856 LOT: BLDG: UNIT:10 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST ARMS |
| Legal Tract | 3856 |
| Legal Unit | U-10 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 430800 |
19885 Forest Ave, a condominium, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2021.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19885 FOREST AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-4514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1994381751 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000196587 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 19885 FOREST AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-4514 |
| Document Number | 0000196587 |
| Map Reference | MB 99 PG 88&89 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021196587 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 19885 FOREST AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-4514 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 19885 Forest Ave was $4,384 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 | $306,514 (-0.28%) Land $94,054 Building $219,460 | ||
| 2025 | $4,384.00 Homeowner's exemption | $307,368 Land $92,210 Building $215,158 | |
| 2023 | $4,190.00 Homeowner's exemption | $295,434 Land $88,630 Building $206,804 | $745,290 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 19885 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 · 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 19885 Forest 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 93% of the US · lower than 96% 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 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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