Alameda County property record for 5253 Winifred Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,402 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $545,000 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,705 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 85-1105-79 |
| Primary APN | 85-1105-79 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,402 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 5253 WINIFRED DR |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-2551 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00007 BLK: 000B TR: 1712 |
| Legal Tract | 1712 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 430200 |
5253 Winifred Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2013.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5253 WINIFRED DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2551 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013221577 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000321173 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5253 Winifred Dr was $8,705 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 | $677,520 (+0.96%) Land $205,356 Building $479,164 | ||
| 2025 | $8,705.00 Homeowner's exemption | $671,101 Land $201,330 Building $469,771 | |
| 2023 | $8,369.00 Homeowner's exemption | $645,044 Land $193,513 Building $451,531 | $1,206,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5253 Winifred Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5253 Winifred 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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