Alameda County property record for 3153 Barlow Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,040,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $13,809 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84B-557-8 |
| Primary APN | 84B-557-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,150 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3153 BARLOW DR |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-3311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00009 BLK: 0001 TR: 1005 |
| Legal Tract | 1005 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 430700 |
3153 Barlow Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3153 BARLOW DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021364060 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000521676 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3153 BARLOW DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3311 |
| Document Number | 0000364060 |
| Map Reference | MB 30 PG 80 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021364060 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,144.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3153 BARLOW DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3311 |
| Document Number | 0000364061 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021364061 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3153 Barlow Dr was $13,809 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 | $1,118,716 (+1.37%) Land $337,715 Building $788,001 | ||
| 2025 | $13,809.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,103,647 Land $331,094 Building $772,553 | |
| 2023 | $13,305.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,060,800 Land $318,240 Building $742,560 | $1,023,480 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3153 Barlow Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2009.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2009–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 3153 Barlow Dr 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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 769 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 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Unwired, Verizon.
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