Alameda County property record for 4589 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,515 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.412 acres (17,952 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $18,841 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84C-780-3-1 |
| Primary APN | 84C-780-3-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,515 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 17,952 sqft (0.412 acres) |
| Street Address | 4589 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-2443 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00001 BLK: 0003 AR: 084C PAGE: 0780 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 430200 |
4589 James Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4589 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2443 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202454563 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000036045 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4589 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2443 |
| Document Number | 0000084152 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023084152 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1219 ESCALERO AVE, PACIFICA, CA 94044-3406 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4589 James Ave was $18,841 with a homeowner's exemption, up 16.6% from the year before.
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 | $1,553,600 (+2.01%) Land $468,180 Building $1,092,420 | ||
| 2025 | $18,841.00 (+16.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,523,000 Land $459,000 Building $1,071,000 | |
| 2024 | $16,162.00 (+202.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,341.00 (+2.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $389,965 (+2%) Land $222,022 Building $167,943 | $1,321,830 |
| 2022 | $5,228.00 Homeowner's exemption | $382,319 Land $217,669 Building $164,650 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 4589 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 4589 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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