20153 Forest Ave #7, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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OFF MARKET

$632,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,044 sqft (on 0.59 acres)

20153 Forest Ave #7, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Est. Refi. Payment $3,924/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 28, 2017 for $486,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$633K
Since last month
Decreased$14K (-2.1%)
Since last year
Decreased$23K (-3.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$147K (+30.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +63% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$633K
August 2026$633K
July 2026$647K
June 2026$655K
May 2026$659K
April 2026$672K
March 2026$687K
February 2026$672K
January 2026$645K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3957 Forest Cir, Castro Valley, CA
0.21
Townhouse
$755,000
06/30/26
2
3
1,212
22095 Betlen Way, Castro Valley, CA
0.74
Townhouse
$615,000
02/03/26
2
3
1,113
3901 Forest Cir, Castro Valley, CA
0.22
Townhouse
$788,000
04/15/26
2
3
1,239
3937 Forest Cir, Castro Valley, CA
0.21
Townhouse
$870,000
04/20/26
3
4
1,551
19524 Redwood Gln, Castro Valley, CA
0.35
Townhouse
$850,000
05/20/26
2
2.5
1,777
3836 Norbridge Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.35
Townhouse
$939,990
05/27/26
3
3
1,423
3769 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA
0.32
Townhouse
$1,005,000
05/29/26
3
2.5
1,660
3773 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA
0.32
Townhouse
$1,035,138
05/29/26
3
2.5
1,660
4107 Ravenwood Pl, Castro Valley, CA
0.52
Townhouse
$486,000
11/14/25
2
1
900
3775 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA
0.30
Townhouse
$1,135,000
04/29/26
3
2.5
1,705

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
4101 Toddika Ln, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.02
$979,000
4
2
1,980
For Sale
20133 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.02
$889,100
2
1
1,084
Off Market
20089 Meadowlark Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.05
$1,287,700
4
2
1,408
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.03
$962,000
3
2
1,399
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.03
$711,200
2
2
1,334
Off Market
#9, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.03
$581,700
2
2
1,044
Off Market
#7, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.03
$556,700
2
2
1,044
Off Market
4064 Stevens St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.09
$1,130,800
3
2
1,544
Off Market
4020 Meadowlark Ct, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.08
$1,146,300
3
2
1,399
Off Market
20279 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.06
$695,000
2
1.5
1,207
For Sale
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.08
$1,210,900
4
2
2,096
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.07
$789,800
2
1
1,193
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 20153 Forest Ave #7.
  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1986
0.59 acre lot
1,044 sqft
$606/sqft

About this House

Amazing condo in the heart of Castro Valley! This fantastic home features two master bedroom suites both with walk-in closets & attached private full baths, a large and expansive open plan living area, and a quiet and serene patio. With the updated kitchen and open floor plan, this home can be the perfect place to entertain guests or to simply rest, relax, and unwind in your own tranquil space. Convenient in-unit laundry, 2 covered parking spots, and all appliances included. Highly desirable location near top-rated Castro Valley schools and all of the shops and restaurants of downtown Castro Valley; while being just minutes to BART and 580/880 freeways... perfect for commuting!

Owner pays Trash, Water, HOA fees. Tenant pays PGE, Cable/Internet

REQUIREMENTS:
2.5x Monthly Income
650+ Credit Score
Exceptions may be made with increased deposit
20153 Forest Ave #7, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,044 sqft townhouse built in 1986. It last sold for $486,000 on Mar 28, 2017. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2023 with an asking price of $2,750 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 8, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $632,700, with a rent estimate of $3,190/month.

Home Details for 20153 Forest Ave #7

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1986Year Updated: 1986
Property Type / Style
Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2Parking: Off Street

Community

Units in Building: 14

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.59 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 8, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Feb 25, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,650
Price decreased by 4%
Jan 30, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,750
Jan 19, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Jan 4, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,600

Market trends in Castro Valley

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.21M
$21.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
103.6%
0.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
$702
$22MoM
Available listings
84
6MoM

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

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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 20153 Forest Ave #7

  • What is 20153 Forest Ave #7 estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 20153 Forest Ave #7 in Castro Valley, CA is $632,700.
  • What is the price history for 20153 Forest Ave #7?
    20153 Forest Ave #7 in Castro Valley, CA last sold for $486,000 in March 2017.
  • 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.
  • Does 20153 Forest Ave #7 have a pool?
    Yes, 20153 Forest Ave #7 in Castro Valley, CA has a pool.
  • Does 20153 Forest Ave #7 have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 20153 Forest Ave #7 in Castro Valley, CA has in-unit laundry.

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