Alameda County property record for 4461 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,601 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.513 acres (22,329 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $931,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $15,470 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84C-783-6-5 |
| Primary APN | 84C-783-6-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,601 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 22,329 sqft (0.513 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 334 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Street Address | 4461 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-3559 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00005 BLK: 0006 AR: 084C PAGE: 0783 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLEGASS MAP #3 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 430200 |
4461 James Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Alameda County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4461 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3559 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT MORTGAGE BANKERS INC |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT MORTGAGE BANKERS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015325907 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000198302 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 4461 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3559 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4461 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3559 |
| Document Number | 0000339792 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021339792 |
| Name | SUMMIT MORTGAGE BANKERS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FLUSHING, NY 11354 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 4461 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3559 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4461 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3559 |
| Document Number | 0000076803 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021076803 |
| Name | SUMMIT MORTGAGE BANKERS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FLUSHING, NY 11354 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4461 James Ave was $15,470.
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 | $1,198,202 (+2%) Land $337,237 Building $860,965 | ||
| 2025 | $15,470.00 | $1,174,712 Land $330,626 Building $844,086 | |
| 2023 | $13,885.00 | $1,059,300 Land $317,790 Building $741,510 | $1,951,020 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4461 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 4461 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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