Alameda County property record for 19956 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,201 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.322 acres (14,010 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $199,500 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $17,897 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84C-707-12 |
| Primary APN | 84C-707-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,201 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 14,010 sqft (0.322 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 19956 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-4517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00001 BLK: 000C TR: 1960 ;LOT: 00004 BLK: 000B TR: 1960 ;LOT: 00012 BLK: AR: 084C PAGE: 0707 |
| Legal Tract | 1960 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 430800 |
19956 Forest Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2025.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7207 DOVER CT, DUBLIN, CA 94568-2040 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025163764 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000163764 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 19956 FOREST AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-4517 |
| Document Number | 0000163764 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025163764 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $219.45 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 7207 DOVER CT, DUBLIN, CA 94568-2040 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000163765 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025163765 |
| Name | ARC HOME LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 19956 Forest Ave was $17,897.
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 | $1,421,300 (+2.99%) Land $426,390 Building $994,910 | ||
| 2025 | $17,897.00 | $1,380,000 Land $414,000 Building $966,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,408.00 Homeowner's exemption | $254,932 Land $56,322 Building $198,610 | $1,686,870 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 19956 Forest Ave 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 19956 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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