Alameda County property record for 4244 Gem Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,258 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,985 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $545,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $9,312 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84C-669-31 |
| Primary APN | 84C-669-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,258 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,985 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 4244 GEM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-4617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00008 BLK: 0001 TR: 0807 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 807 |
| Legal Tract | 0807 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| 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 | 4244 GEM AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-4617 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015301541 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000241810 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4244 GEM AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-4617 |
| Document Number | 0000241810 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 94&95 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020241810 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 4244 GEM AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-4617 |
| Document Number | 0000241811 |
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| Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020241811 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 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 | $729,776 (+2%) Land $197,416 Building $532,360 | ||
| 2025 | $9,312.00 (+3.95%) | $715,470 (+4.04%) Land $193,546 Building $521,924 | |
| 2023 | $8,958.00 | $687,691 Land $186,031 Building $501,660 | $826,200 |
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 | 1 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 |
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 |
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| 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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