Alameda County property record for 253 Castro St, San Leandro, CA 94577
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 997 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.296 acres (12,871 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,016 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75-73-31 |
| Primary APN | 75-73-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 997 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 12,871 sqft (0.296 acres) |
| Street Address | 253 CASTRO ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN LEANDRO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94577-5807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | TR: 4593 LOT: BLDG: UNIT:253 |
| Legal Tract | 4593 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 432601 |
253 Castro St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 CASTRO ST, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-5807 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20248924 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000336906 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 253 CASTRO ST, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-5807 |
| Document Number | 0000008924 |
| Map Reference | MB 122 PG 73&74 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024008924 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,295.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 CASTRO ST, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-5807 |
| Document Number | 0000008925 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024008925 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Castro St was $6,016.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | San Leandro City |
| Unified School District | San Leandro Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $369,341 (+2%) Land $110,802 Building $258,539 | ||
| 2025 | $6,016.00 | $362,100 Land $108,630 Building $253,470 | |
| 2023 | $2,637.00 | $145,295 Land $43,588 Building $101,707 | $408,330 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 253 Castro St 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.
The area around 253 Castro St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 792 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 · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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