Alameda County property record for 4632 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,536 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.254 acres (11,059 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,963 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84C-810-20 |
| Primary APN | 84C-810-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 11,059 sqft (0.254 acres) |
| Street Address | 4632 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-2446 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00001 BLK: PM: 0097 PAGE: 0036 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP 2019 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 430200 |
4632 James Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2003.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4632 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2446 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000426427 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 4632 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2446 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4632 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2446 |
| Document Number | 0000208951 |
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| Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021208951 |
| Name | CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ENGLEWOOD, CO 80111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4632 James Ave was $3,963 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 | $267,613 (-0.6%) Land $203,774 Building $70,839 | ||
| 2025 | $3,963.00 Homeowner's exemption | $269,229 Land $199,779 Building $69,450 | |
| 2023 | $3,784.00 Homeowner's exemption | $258,776 Land $192,022 Building $66,754 | $1,012,950 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4632 James Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 4632 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 804 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks.
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