Alameda County property record for 20153 Forest Ave, Apt 7, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,044 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.591 acres (25,722 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $486,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $7,482 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84C-726-82 |
| Primary APN | 84C-726-82 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,044 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,722 sqft (0.591 acres) |
| View / Lot | Average |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 20153 FOREST AVE, 7 |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-4572 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | MFR |
| Legal Description | TR: 6456 LOT: BLDG: UNIT:7 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDFOREST |
| Legal Tract | 6456 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Legal Unit | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 430800 |
20153 Forest Ave, Apt 7 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20153 FOREST AVE, 7, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-4572 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201780158 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 11, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000054781 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 20153 FOREST AVE APT 7, 7, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-4572 |
| Document Number | 0000080158 |
| Map Reference | MB203 PG34&35 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017080158 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | CORNERSTONE TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20153 FOREST AVE APT 7, 7, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-4572 |
| Document Number | 0000080159 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017080159 |
| Name | STERLING BANK & TRUST FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20153 Forest Ave, Apt 7 was $7,482 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 | $568,311 (+0.76%) Land $172,593 Building $402,718 | ||
| 2025 | $7,482.00 Homeowner's exemption | $564,031 Land $169,209 Building $394,822 | |
| 2023 | $7,188.00 Homeowner's exemption | $542,132 Land $162,639 Building $379,493 | $555,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20153 Forest Ave, Apt 7 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 20153 Forest Ave, Apt 7 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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