Alameda County property record for 4954 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,583 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $429,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,144 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Nov 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84C-1013-13 |
| Primary APN | 84C-1013-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,583 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4954 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-3660 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00015 BLK: 0004 TR: 1186 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1186 |
| Legal Tract | 1186 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 430200 |
4954 James Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2012.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4954 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3660 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012106514 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000525460 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 4954 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3660 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4954 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3660 |
| Document Number | 0000274178 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020274178 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4954 JAMES AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3660 |
| Document Number | 0000307469 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 307469 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 4954 JAMES AVE CASTRO VALLEY CA 945463660, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3660 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4954 James Ave was $7,144 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 | $542,591 (+0.7%) Land $164,877 Building $384,714 | ||
| 2025 | $7,144.00 Homeowner's exemption | $538,818 Land $161,645 Building $377,173 | |
| 2023 | $6,860.00 Homeowner's exemption | $517,901 Land $155,370 Building $362,531 | $970,830 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4954 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 4954 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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