Alameda County property record for 4598 Malabar Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,835 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84C-851-64 |
| Primary APN | 84C-851-64 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,900 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4598 MALABAR AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-2310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00001 BLK: 000A TR: 1398 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1398 |
| Legal Tract | 1398 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 430200 |
4598 Malabar Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2020.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4598 MALABAR AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000052051 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4598 MALABAR AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2310 |
| Document Number | 0000052051 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 52051 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 4598 MALABAR AVE CASTRO VALLEY CA 945462310, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2310 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4598 Malabar Ave was $3,835 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $256,561 (-0.71%) Land $126,900 Building $136,661 | ||
| 2025 | $3,835.00 Homeowner's exemption | $258,393 Land $124,411 Building $133,982 | |
| 2023 | $3,660.00 Homeowner's exemption | $248,360 Land $119,581 Building $128,779 | $931,950 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4598 Malabar Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 4598 Malabar 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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