Alameda County property record for 5235 Rahlves Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,452 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,616 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Nov 2025 Second Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 85-1105-64 |
| Primary APN | 85-1105-64 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,452 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 5235 RAHLVES DR |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-2549 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00006 BLK: 000B TR: 1355 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1355 |
| Legal Tract | 1355 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 430200 |
5235 Rahlves Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2012.
Source: Alameda County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5235 RAHLVES DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2549 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage PATELCO CU |
| Nov 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GENERAL MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP |
| Nov 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GENERAL MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012312820 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000483282 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5235 RAHLVES DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2549 |
| Document Number | 0000117920 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026117920 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5235 RAHLVES DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2549 |
| Document Number | 0000117920, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026117920 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5235 RAHLVES DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2549 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5235 RAHLVES DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2549 |
| Document Number | 0000140981 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025140981 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 1050 WOODWARD AVE, DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5235 RAHLVES DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2549 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5235 RAHLVES DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2549 |
| Document Number | 0000161910 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022161910 |
| Name | PATELCO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DUBLIN, CA 94568 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5235 RAHLVES DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2549 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000231923 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019231923 |
| Name | GENERAL MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BURLINGAME, CA 94010 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5235 RAHLVES DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2549 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5235 RAHLVES DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2549 |
| Document Number | 0000325451 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020325451 |
| Name | GENERAL MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BURLINGAME, CA 94010 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5235 Rahlves Dr was $7,616 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 | $583,320 (+0.79%) Land $177,096 Building $413,224 | ||
| 2025 | $7,616.00 Homeowner's exemption | $578,748 Land $173,624 Building $405,124 | |
| 2023 | $7,315.00 Homeowner's exemption | $556,277 Land $166,883 Building $389,394 | $1,066,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5235 Rahlves Dr 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 5235 Rahlves Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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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