Alameda County property record for 5294 Rahlves Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,316 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,144 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $237,000 (Sep 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $5,484 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 85-1105-36 |
| Primary APN | 85-1105-36 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,316 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,144 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Street Address | 5294 RAHLVES DR |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94546-2555 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00008 BLK: 000A TR: 1583 |
| Legal Tract | 1583 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 430200 |
5294 Rahlves Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1994.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5294 RAHLVES DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-2555 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1994312209 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5294 Rahlves Dr was $5,484 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 | $399,027 (+0.24%) Land $121,808 Building $284,219 | ||
| 2025 | $5,484.00 Homeowner's exemption | $398,067 Land $119,420 Building $278,647 | |
| 2023 | $5,254.00 Homeowner's exemption | $382,611 Land $114,783 Building $267,828 | $1,047,060 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5294 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 5294 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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