Alameda County property record for 5157 Bates Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,537 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $710,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $12,235 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84C-921-57 |
| Primary APN | 84C-921-57 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,537 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 5157 BATES WAY |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-1547 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00036 BLK: 000A TR: 2124 |
| Legal Tract | 2124 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 430200 |
5157 Bates Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2006.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5157 BATES WAY, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-1547 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006216500 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000154070 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5157 BATES WAY, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-1547 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | NATIONAL CLOSING SOLUTIONS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5157 BATES WAY, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-1547 |
| Document Number | 0000074446 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022074446 |
| Name | GOODLEAP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5157 Bates Way was $12,235 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 | $982,583 (+1.28%) Land $296,875 Building $692,708 | ||
| 2025 | $12,235.00 Homeowner's exemption | $970,185 Land $291,055 Building $679,130 | |
| 2023 | $11,782.00 Homeowner's exemption | $932,520 Land $279,756 Building $652,764 | $959,580 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5157 Bates Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2022.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 5157 Bates Way is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 402 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile, Unwired.
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