Alameda County property record for 4453 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,097 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.506 acres (22,044 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,991 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer Jul 2023 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84C-783-5 |
| Primary APN | 84C-783-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,097 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,044 sqft (0.506 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4453 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-3559 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00005 BLK: AR: 084C PAGE: 0783 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 430200 |
4453 James Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2023.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2319, PORT ANGELES, WA 98362-0297 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mar 30, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 2023115223 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000073879 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4453 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3559 |
| Document Number | 0000115223 |
| Map Reference | MB 2151 PG 330 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023115223 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2319, PORT ANGELES, WA 98362-0297 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4453 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3559 |
| Document Number | 0000079722 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023079722 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 2319, PORT ANGELES, WA 98362-0297 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 4453 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3559 |
| Document Number | 0000073879 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 73879 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 2319 PORT ANGELES WA 983620297, PORT ANGELES, WA 98362-0297 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4453 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3559 |
| Document Number | 0000073357 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017073357 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 2313, PORT ANGELES, WA 98362-0297 |
| Document Number | 0000073358 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017073358 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4453 James Ave was $4,991.
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 | $356,296 (+2%) Land $234,277 Building $122,019 | ||
| 2025 | $4,991.00 | $349,309 Land $229,683 Building $119,626 | |
| 2023 | $4,781.00 (+2.2%) | $335,746 (+2%) Land $220,765 Building $114,981 | $798,480 |
| 2022 | $4,678.00 | $329,163 Land $216,436 Building $112,727 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4453 James Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 4453 James Ave is low, with 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 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 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: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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