Alameda County property record for 4217 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,246 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,996 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84C-787-2-5 |
| Primary APN | 84C-787-2-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,246 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,280 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 4217 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-3528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00005 BLK: 0002 AR: 084C PAGE: 0787 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 430200 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4217 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3528 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000276061 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $184,022 (-1.74%) Land $106,908 Building $84,114 | ||
| 2025 | $2,996.00 (+5.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $187,276 (+4.04%) Land $104,811 Building $82,465 | |
| 2023 | $2,849.00 Homeowner's exemption | $180,005 Land $100,742 Building $79,263 | $880,380 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 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.
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 |
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 724 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Etheric Communications, LLC., T-Mobile USA.
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