Alameda County property record for 4225 Gem Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,775 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $589,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,850 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84C-669-46 |
| Primary APN | 84C-669-46 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,775 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Street Address | 4225 GEM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-4652 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00008 BLK: 0002 TR: 0807 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 807 |
| Legal Tract | 0807 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 430800 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4225 GEM AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-4652 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Sep 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BAY VALLEY MORTGAGE GROUP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016284433 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000324857 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 4225 GEM AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-4652 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4225 GEM AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-4652 |
| Document Number | 0000336450 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021336450 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 4225 GEM AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-4652 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4225 GEM AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-4652 |
| Document Number | 0000219441 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020219441 |
| Name | BAY VALLEY MORTGAGE GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
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 | $690,003 (+0.98%) Land $208,343 Building $488,660 | ||
| 2025 | $8,850.00 (+4.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $683,337 (+4.04%) Land $204,258 Building $479,079 | |
| 2023 | $8,509.00 Homeowner's exemption | $656,806 Land $196,328 Building $460,478 | $793,350 |
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
| 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.
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 777 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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