Alameda County property record for 2550 Watson St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,864 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,776 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Dec 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $8,024 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 416-10-40 |
| Primary APN | 416-10-40 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,864 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,776 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2550 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-6420 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00005 BLK: 0001 TR: 0875 |
| Legal Tract | 0875 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 431100 |
2550 Watson St is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2008.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24360 ARENDAL CT, FAIRVIEW, CA 94541-5449 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008349197 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 20, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000063285 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2550 Watson St was $8,024.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Unified School District | Hayward Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $604,172 (+2%) Land $181,251 Building $422,921 | ||
| 2025 | $8,024.00 | $592,327 Land $177,698 Building $414,629 | |
| 2023 | $7,682.00 | $569,331 Land $170,799 Building $398,532 | $948,060 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2550 Watson St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1989–1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 2550 Watson 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 |
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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 732 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 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, Unwired.
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