Alameda County property record for 5012 Ray Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,724 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,542 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84C-796-3 |
| Primary APN | 84C-796-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,236 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,724 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5012 RAY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-2510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00003 BLK: 0001 TR: 0785 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 785 |
| Legal Tract | 0785 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 430200 |
5012 Ray Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2016.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5012 RAY AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PATELCO CU |
| Mar 6, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201612510 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 1, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000141175 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5012 RAY AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2510 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5012 RAY AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2510 |
| Document Number | 0000352574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020352574 |
| Name | PATELCO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DUBLIN, CA 94568 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5012 RAY AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2510 |
| Document Number | 0000055741 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 55741 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 5012 RAY AVE CASTRO VALLEY CA 945462510, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2510 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5012 Ray Ave was $3,542 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 | $231,207 (-1%) Land $142,991 Building $95,216 | ||
| 2025 | $3,542.00 Homeowner's exemption | $233,537 Land $140,188 Building $93,349 | |
| 2023 | $3,376.00 Homeowner's exemption | $224,470 Land $134,745 Building $89,725 | $1,115,640 |
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 5012 Ray 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 |
| 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 5012 Ray 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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