20398 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
OFF MARKET

$888,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,060 sqft

20398 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Est. Refi. Payment $5,567/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 17, 2024 for $868,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$888K
Since last month
Decreased$16K (-1.7%)
Since last year
Increased$65K (+7.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$20K (+2.3%)
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 +52% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$888K
August 2026$886K
July 2026$904K
June 2026$900K
May 2026$878K
April 2026$858K
March 2026$836K
February 2026$827K
January 2026$800K
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
20556 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$900,000
07/17/26
3
2
1,319
3414 Pine St, Castro Valley, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$844,000
12/05/25
3
1
978
4028 Meadowview Dr, Castro Valley, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$973,000
09/23/25
3
2
1,122
4248 Mabel Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$800,000
09/22/25
3
1
1,010
4216 Gem Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$751,000
09/15/25
2
1
928
2690 Watson St, Castro Valley, CA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$840,000
04/03/26
3
1
1,162
4050 Somerset Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$840,000
07/09/26
2
1
899
21146 Elm St, Castro Valley, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$738,000
06/05/26
2
1
825
19635 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$745,000
06/08/26
2
1
790

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
#12, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.02
$866,800
4
2
1,700
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.05
$574,600
2
1
1,014
Off Market
20275 Forest Ave #0, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.05
$629,800
2
1
1,218
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.05
$789,800
2
1
1,193
Off Market
20340 Forest Ave #7, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.04
$719,800
3
2
1,372
Off Market
20340 Forest Ave #8, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.04
$725,900
3
2
1,372
Off Market
20278 Forest Ave #4, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.05
$499,000
2
1.5
1,014
For Sale
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.07
$943,800
3
2
1,305
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.08
$932,300
3
2
1,288
Off Market
20279 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.07
$695,000
2
1.5
1,207
For Sale
4026 Marshall Ln, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.06
$1,271,400
4
2
1,483
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 20398 Forest Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1953
1,060 sqft
$838/sqft
1 Car Garage

About this House

Charming Castro Valley Gem – Perfect starter home! This inviting single-story home features fresh interior paint and new carpeting throughout. The upgraded bathroom adds a touch of modern comfort. Enjoy the small-town charm of Castro Valley, known for its top-rated schools and close proximity to Lake Chabot Regional Park and the Castro Valley Disability Center. The fenced backyard offers endless possibilities... Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to live in a wonderful community with an excellent educational system. Open House Sat 12 - 3 & Sun 1 - 4pm come say, HI!
20398 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,060 sqft single-family home built in 1953. It last sold for $868,000 on Sep 17, 2024 (4% below the $899,888 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $888,000, with a rent estimate of $3,224/month.
Last check for updates: about 23 hours ago
Listed by Lowell King DRE #00802421, (510) 468-0370
Realty Experts
Bought with: Lowell King DRE #00802421, (510) 468-0370, Realty Experts
Source: Bay East AOR, MLS#41068649

Home Details for 20398 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1060 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer StackedDryerLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,InsideRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: No Steps to EntryFloors: Laminate, Carpet
Security
Security: Double Strapped Water Heater

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Fencing: FencedFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage Attached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential, Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 84C71374

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $899,888Price Range: $868,000 - $899,888
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Aug 14 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Castro ValleyCommunity: Castro Valley
School Information
Elementary School District: Castro Valley (510) 537-3000High School District: Castro Valley (510) 537-3000

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1060 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5060 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Excl RightListing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41068649Attribution Contact: 510-468-0370Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 17, 2024
Source: Bay East AOR #41068649
Sold
$868,000
Aug 15, 2024
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41068649
Pending
$899,888
Aug 2, 2024
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41068649
Listed For Sale
$899,888

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 20398 Forest Ave

  • What is 20398 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 20398 Forest Ave in Castro Valley, CA is $888,000.
  • What is the price history for 20398 Forest Ave?
    20398 Forest Ave in Castro Valley, CA last sold for $868,000 in September 2024.
  • 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 20398 Forest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 20398 Forest Ave in Castro Valley, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 20398 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 20398 Forest Ave in Castro Valley, CA has in-unit laundry.

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