20279 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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FOR SALE
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0.7 ACRES

$695,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,207 sqft (on 0.70 acres)

20279 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Est. Mortgage $4,713/mo*
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Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1983
0.7 acre lot
$576/sqft
Garage
HOA $358/mo

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

Welcome to 20279 Forest Ave, a beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhome in sunny Castro Valley. This turnkey two-story residence offers comfort and style in a prime location. Step inside to a bright, open floor plan with a spacious living room, dining area, and modern kitchen. Upstairs features stunning new flooring and two generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space, providing both comfort and privacy. Relax in your private backyard, ideal for morning coffee or weekend barbecues. The large attached 2-car garage includes an EV charger, washer/dryer, built-in cabinets, and attic access for convenient parking and storage. Low HOA dues make this an even better opportunity to own a home at a competitively low price. Location is everything! Enjoy top-rated Castro Valley Unified schools: just one block from Marshall Elementary, three blocks from Creekside Middle, and four blocks from Castro Valley High. Commuters will appreciate the quick drive to Castro Valley BART and easy access to I-580. Shopping, dining, and entertainment at Castro Village Shopping Center are moments away, along with scenic trails at Lake Chabot and Cull Canyon. Experience the perfect blend of small-town charm and urban convenience. Don't miss this gem!
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Jordan Golani DRE #02145952, (415) 518-8820
Vanguard Properties, (415) 510-8600
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Source: SFAR, MLS#426157074
Also Listed on SFAR.

Open House

Saturday, September 12
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Sunday, September 13
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Home Details for 20279 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1207 Square Feet
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas Log, GasHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Covered,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Front,Side By Side,On Site (Single Family Only)
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise HorsesDoes Not Include Irrigation Water Rights
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 11Days on Market: 12

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1983
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Townhouse
Building
Not a New ConstructionAttached To Another StructureDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 084C107200700

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $695,000Price Per Sqft: $576
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Castro Valley

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 426157074

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1207 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Insurance on Structure, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, ManagementHOA Name: Happy HollowAssociation for this Listing: San Francisco Association of REALTORSHas an HOAHOA Fee: $358/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.70 acres

Documents

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Listing Info

Special Conditions: Offer As Is

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 426157074

Additional Information

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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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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

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3957 Forest Cir, Castro Valley, CA
0.14
Townhouse
$755,000
06/30/26
2
3
1,212
3901 Forest Cir, Castro Valley, CA
0.16
Townhouse
$788,000
04/15/26
2
3
1,239
22095 Betlen Way, Castro Valley, CA
0.68
Townhouse
$615,000
02/03/26
2
3
1,113
4127 Ravenwood Pl, Castro Valley, CA
0.51
Townhouse
$570,000
06/22/26
2
1
900
3937 Forest Cir, Castro Valley, CA
0.15
Townhouse
$870,000
04/20/26
3
4
1,551
3836 Norbridge Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.29
Townhouse
$939,990
05/27/26
3
3
1,423
19524 Redwood Gln, Castro Valley, CA
0.41
Townhouse
$850,000
05/20/26
2
2.5
1,777
3769 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA
0.26
Townhouse
$1,005,000
05/29/26
3
2.5
1,660

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
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.03
$789,800
2
1
1,193
Off Market
20275 Forest Ave #0, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.03
$629,800
2
1
1,218
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.03
$574,600
2
1
1,014
Off Market
#12, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.04
$866,800
4
2
1,700
Off Market
#9, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.06
$581,700
2
2
1,044
Off Market
#7, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.06
$556,700
2
2
1,044
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.07
$711,200
2
2
1,334
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.04
$1,210,900
4
2
2,096
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.05
$962,000
3
2
1,399
Off Market
20398 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.07
$888,000
3
1
1,060
Off Market
20340 Forest Ave #7, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.09
$719,800
3
2
1,372
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 28, 2026
Source: SFAR #426157074
Listed For Sale
$695,000
Apr 19, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$497,500
Jun 4, 2013
Source: Bay East AOR #40610953
Sold
$408,000

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Frequently asked questions about 20279 Forest Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 20279 Forest Ave?
    Based on a $695,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 20279 Forest Ave in Castro Valley, CA is approximately $4,453 (about $3,671 principal & interest, $707 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 20279 Forest Ave compare to homes in Castro Valley?
    20279 Forest Ave in Castro Valley, CA is listed at $695,000, about 42% below the $1.21M median sale price in Castro Valley.
  • What do residents say about Castro Valley?
    Residents describe Castro Valley, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See homes for sale in Castro Valley, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 20279 Forest Ave?
    The closest schools to 20279 Forest Ave in Castro Valley, CA are Canyon Middle School (rated 7/10), Castro Valley High School (rated 9/10), Creekside Middle School (rated 10/10).
  • Does 20279 Forest Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 20279 Forest Ave in Castro Valley, CA has a garage.
20279 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,207 sqft townhouse built in 1983. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by SFAR on Aug 27, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 426157074.