19948 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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OFF MARKET

$691,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 10, 2026
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 750 sqft

19948 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
750 sqft
$922/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 19948 Forest Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Private 1 Bed / 1 Bath Rental Quiet & Secluded

Enjoy comfortable living in this private 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home located behind the main house. This detached unit offers a peaceful setting with added privacy while still being conveniently located.

Features include:

* 1 spacious bedroom
* 1 full bathroom
* Full kitchen
* In-unit washer and dryer
* 1 designated off-street parking space
* Private entrance and secluded location

Rental Requirements:

* No pets
* No smoking

If you're looking for a clean, quiet, and private place to call home, this rental is a great fit.

Enjoy comfortable, low maintenance living in this well-designed one-bedroom ADU with a private entrance and a quiet residential setting. Perfect for someone seeking simplicity, privacy, and a place that feels like home.
 Highlights

Bright, functional one-bedroom layout
Private entrance for added independence
Calm, residential environment with respectful neighbors
Shared driveway access with dedicated parking space behind the unit
Water and garbage included for easy budgeting

 Convenient Living

Monthly rent: $1,950
Flexible payment options (Zelle or money order)
Smooth move-in with first month and security deposit due upfront
Renter's insurance required for peace of mind

 Thoughtful Community

Designed for one occupant to maintain a quiet, comfortable atmosphere
No smoking or vaping within 25 feet of entry
No pets (service animals accommodated per law)
No short-term rentals ideal for stable, long-term living

Landlord handles major repairs and systems
Tenant maintains a clean, well-kept space
Responsive, straightforward lease terms

 The Feel
This ADU is ideal for someone who values privacy, simplicity, and a peaceful environment whether you're working from home, commuting, or just looking for a cozy place to unwind.
19948 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 750 sqft single-family home. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2026 with an asking price of $1,950 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 7, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $691,400, with a rent estimate of $2,330/month.

Home Details for 19948 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Window UnitHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 19948 Forest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
19635 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$745,000
06/08/26
2
1
790 sqft
4216 Gem Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$751,000
09/15/25
2
1
928 sqft
4035 Somerset Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$730,000
06/01/26
2
1
880 sqft
4050 Somerset Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$840,000
07/09/26
2
1
899 sqft
4248 Mabel Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$800,000
09/22/25
3
1
1,010 sqft
4577 Sargent Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$868,000
05/21/26
2
1
854 sqft
20324 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$5,850,000
05/19/26
2
1.5
843 sqft
4207 Gem Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$144,000
10/13/25
3
1
1,216 sqft
3772 Lorena Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$439,000
11/06/25
2
1
1,139 sqft
4834 Kathleen Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$747,500
03/18/26
2
1
827 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Castro Valley

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,330/mo
Average rent
$2.7K
$194MoM
Available listings
84
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Around this home

What Locals Say about Castro Valley

At least 380 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 65 % Say it's quiet

  • 65 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say there's wildlife

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 57 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 35 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "Good sidewalk and safe to walk at night "
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  • Daniel Micko
    "Good schools, the businesses are growing well. A lot of history here. People are nice. Car shows in the downtown area."
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  • Arijustinweinberg
    "HOA is great and cares about the residents. In Castro valley city they host street holiday parades 2-4 times a year"
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  • Katherine Brovont
    "This part of the neighborhood is pretty tight knit. Everyone knows everyone else, and are very friendly."
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  • Judy J Chen
    "Retro feel to some of the downtown area gives this town a unique vibe, not cookie cutter at all. More restaurants and coffee shop options than ever before. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Been living here for 6 years, it's located near a major interstate, and shopping. Good transportation, Don Castro Lake near by for recreation, several gas stations and convenience stores that are open 24 hours 7 days a week. "
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  • Leah M.
    "The schools are great and teachers are extremely supportive. Especially during Distance Learning. Community will always come together to help anyone in need. "
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  • Elizabeth H. P.
    "Great parks, schools are excellent, residents are friendly and conscientious. Overall it’s a really peaceful and pleasant place to live and raise a family. Also very easy to commute to various places in the Bay Area, not enough good restaurants though. "
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  • Michellehgarcia
    "Safe community overall. Schools are good. Good eating choices & shopping. Centrally located to SF and South Bay. "
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  • Trevor A.
    "It’s loud. Fireworks occur very frequently throughout the year. During the day it is safe usually to walk them. Not a lot of large yards nor any good parks in Castro valley for them to run"
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  • JL V.
    "Easy I go against traffic. I work in the Tri Valley area. I like the cooler weather of East Bay for living. "
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  • Melina V.
    "I live in the outskirts, still lots of homeless people but overall is safe and quieter for bay area standards"
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  • Trulia User
    "Castro Valley is quite and a nice place. It has good school. we need better restaurants but it is good. "
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  • Tammy F.
    "great schools public pool in summer kid friendly places to eat fantastic schools lots of churches and temples "
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  • Catherine S.
    "There’s a lot of nice hills to walk you’re dog and get good exercise at the same time. There is also a dog-specific store on the the main Blvd."
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  • Jureksiem
    "Great town if you have dogs or if you don't. The streets are safe to walk at all times and dog parks abound."
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  • Maureen P.
    "Most yards are a good size. Lots of parks walking distance. Privacy is easy because there’s space. Many good sidewalks. Flat enough to run in."
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  • Hraxon
    "My commute is a painful 32 miles that can take up to 90 minutes and on a really bad day...2 hours one way."
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  • Crisgf.ks
    "The schools are very good, and it’s a safe, friendly community to live in. It is easy to travel to San Francisco from here and to other communities for shopping, dining out. "
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  • Jerichoyadao25
    "Walking distance to bart. Lots of places around each other that does not require a vehicle. Near major freeways "
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  • Stayinpossibility
    "rodeo and parade, chili cook off, fall festival, lights parade, movies in the park, sports orgs, car shows... "
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  • Nerfherder1800
    "Even though you pick after your dogs owners can get angry when your dog does it's business. I once had a woman scream at me and throw a rock at my dog as I was picking up his poop with a doggy bag."
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  • Yolanda M.
    "My commute to East Oakland is about 30 minutes. Most of the traffic I get is after I get off the freeway in Oakland off 98th or Keller. "
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  • Bryan
    "I grew up here and my parents have lived in the same house for the last 30+ years. Most of the neighborhoods in my area have very nice a personable people, the kind that you can go knock on a strangers door and ask for a cup of sugar from."
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  • Yolanda M.
    "I work in East Oakland and my commute is about 30 minutes. Bart is also across the street. Shops and restaurants are walking distance "
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  • Beatriz S.
    "Clean, safe and we have a small park in the neighborhood as well as the canyon trail. Lots of wild animals so dogs must be on leash at all the times. "
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  • K.Cougar
    "I live in a rural area at the end of town. lots of trees and wildlife. it's at the back of Don Castro swimming, fishing,hiking, BBQ grills, bathrooms with showers... its a great park to sit under a tree in the shade, or lay a blanket on the grass."
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  • Andrea R.
    "Castro Valley is ok. people don't know how to drive. there are dogs barking all day. my car was stolen once. there are some parks that are nice. lake chabot is really close. "
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  • Jay M.
    "For work, my driving varies daily but usually go to San Jose, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, and a few cities in East Bay. I leave my house between 930-1030a either taking 238 to 880 and either one of the bridges or 580 to 680 depending on what Google Map says. Commute time is roughly an hour on a good day with moving traffic."
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  • Sanchezjason239
    "This neighborhood is very safe the most threatening thing is druggies,friendly people and great schools.a very good neighborhood if you can afford it."
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  • Crisgf.ks
    "Castro Valley has a small town feel, with elements of the country, with parks, a lake, hiking trails and wildlife. I’m a quarter mile from Lake Chabot, and love to walk there. "
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  • Miaguglielmino
    "Great place to live and raise a family. Also great location in terms of access to freeways, hospitals, food entertainment etc"
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  • Mshues
    "Very quiet street even though I am in the heart of Castro Valley Blvd. Love that so many things are in walking distance. "
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  • Pinar I. S.
    "We just moved here. We like the neighborhood so far. It is quite and seems safe. Neighbors are say hi and friendly. "
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  • Cyn757a
    "Street fairs, annual rodeo, chili cook off and other community events all contribute to making it a nice community. "
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  • Ricplata75
    "It sucks! It’s gotten drastically worse over the years. It takes me at least 45 minutes to drive 11 miles. "
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  • tesfaselassie k.
    "Kids play and neighborhood community and safety, security patrol perimeter and ask everything ok. Neighborhood nice people "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 7, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,950
Jul 2, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,950

Frequently asked questions about 19948 Forest Ave

  • What is 19948 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 19948 Forest Ave in Castro Valley, CA is $691,400.
  • Is Castro Valley a buyer's or seller's market?
    Castro Valley is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Castro Valley?
    The median sale price in Castro Valley is $1.21M. That is down $21.33K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Castro Valley?
    Residents describe Castro Valley, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Castro Valley, CA.
  • Does 19948 Forest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 19948 Forest Ave in Castro Valley, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 19948 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 19948 Forest Ave in Castro Valley, CA has in-unit laundry.

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