Alameda County property record for 4713 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,606 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $163,000 (Dec 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $5,269 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84C-777-3 |
| Primary APN | 84C-777-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,606 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 4713 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-3637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00003 BLK: 0005 TR: 0785 |
| Legal Subdivision | 785 EDEN TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Tract | 0785 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 430200 |
4713 James Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 1997.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4713 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 14, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TIAA FSB |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1993426424 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 11, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000151314 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4713 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3637 |
| Document Number | 0000092113 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 95&96 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023092113 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 4713 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3637 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 4713 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3637 |
| Document Number | 0000243598 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4713 JAMES AVE CASTRO VALLEY CA 945463637, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3637 |
| Document Number | 0000243598 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 243598 |
| Name | TIAA FSB |
|---|---|
| Address | JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 2, 2027 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4713 James Ave was $5,269 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 | $380,500 (+0.16%) Land $84,772 Building $302,728 | ||
| 2025 | $5,269.00 Homeowner's exemption | $379,903 Land $83,110 Building $296,793 | |
| 2023 | $5,046.00 (+2.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $365,153 (+2%) Land $79,883 Building $285,270 | $918,000 |
| 2022 | $4,938.00 Homeowner's exemption | $357,994 Land $78,317 Building $279,677 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4713 James Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
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 4713 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 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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