Alameda County property record for 5231 Crane Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,419 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $562,000 (Mar 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $9,579 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 85-1105-32 |
| Primary APN | 85-1105-32 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,419 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,419 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5231 CRANE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-2531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00004 BLK: 000A TR: 1583 |
| Legal Tract | 1583 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 430200 |
5231 Crane Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2008.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5231 CRANE AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PACIFIC GREEN FUNDING |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008103539 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 13, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000311731 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5231 CRANE AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2531 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5231 CRANE AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2531 |
| Document Number | 0000183155 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021183155 |
| Name | CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ENGLEWOOD, CO 80111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5231 CRANE AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2531 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000153430 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020153430 |
| Name | PACIFIC GREEN FUNDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | UNION CITY, CA 94587 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5231 Crane Ave was $9,579.
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 | $752,905 (+2%) Land $225,871 Building $527,034 | ||
| 2025 | $9,579.00 | $738,147 Land $221,444 Building $516,703 | |
| 2023 | $9,217.00 | $709,490 Land $212,847 Building $496,643 | $959,580 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5231 Crane 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 5231 Crane Ave is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · lower than 71% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 412 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 in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, T-Mobile.
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