Alameda County property record for 2159 Altamont Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94578
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,914 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $8,711 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 79-8-44 |
| Primary APN | 79-8-44 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,914 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,500 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Street Address | 2159 ALTAMONT RD |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94578-1308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00044 BLK: AR: 0079 PAGE: 0008 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST KNOLLS |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 432800 |
2159 Altamont Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2014.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2159 ALTAMONT RD, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94578-1308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014304003 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 6, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000180425 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2159 Altamont Rd was $8,711.
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 | $641,919 (+2%) Land $189,392 Building $452,527 | ||
| 2025 | $8,711.00 | $629,335 Land $185,679 Building $443,656 | |
| 2023 | $8,295.00 | $604,901 Land $178,470 Building $426,431 | $643,140 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2159 Altamont Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 2159 Altamont Rd 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 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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