20674 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
OFF MARKET

20674 Forest Ave
Castro Valley, CA 94546

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,091 sqft

$987,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,133/mo*
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$987,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,133/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,091 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1953
Living Area
1,091 sqft
Price/Sqft
$905
Parking
2 Car Garage

About this House

Charming 3 bedroom, 1+ bathroom 1,091 sq ft home on a coveted 5,458 sq ft corner lot in Castro Valley, offering ample indoor and outdoor living space. Pride of ownership shines through in this well-maintained home, featuring an updated kitchen and bathroom, gleaming hardwood floors, and dual pane windows that fill the space with natural light. The inviting living room, complete with a stone fireplace, leads to a formal dining area and a modern kitchen with granite countertops, sleek stainless steel appliances, and recently updated cabinets. Each bedroom is bright and spacious, with ample closet space, and updated bathroom. Clean two-car garage with a bonus half bath and easy backyard access. The expansive backyard is perfect for entertaining, featuring a large patio, pergola with hot tub connection, and RV/boat parking with separate gated access. Well-maintained plants and artificial grass enhance the low-maintenance landscaping. Additional features include a tankless water heater (installed in 2024), a forced-air heating and cooling system, recently refinished hardwood floors, and freshly painted interiors. Ideal for comfortable living and entertaining, this home is move-in ready! Open Sat April 12 and Sun April 13 2-4:30
20674 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,091 sqft single-family home built in 1953. It last sold for $1,011,000 on May 5, 2025 (12% above the $899,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $987,200, with a rent estimate of $3,764/month.

Home Details for 20674 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1091 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: In GarageMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Dining Room, Living Room, StoneHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window CoveringsDoor: Mirrored Closet Door(s)Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One StoryFloors: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
Security
Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFencing: FencedExterior: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape FrontNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Space Per Unit - 2,Garage Door Opener
Pool
Pool: None
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 84C71633

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $899,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Apr 17 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Castro Valley

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1091 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5662.8 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Successor Trustee Sale

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange, Other

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41092500
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Annie Tegner DRE #01883687, (510) 396-1377
Compass
Bought with: George Morcos DRE #01742869, (510) 938-8111, Mantra Real Estate
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLS#41092500

Price History for 20674 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
05/05/2025$1,011,000Sold
bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41092500
04/18/2025$899,000PendingbridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41092500
04/09/2025$899,000Listed For SalebridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41092500

Market trends in Castro Valley

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.23M
$56.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.9%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$680
$18MoM
Available listings
78
3MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$73,553
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 20674 Forest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
20556 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$900,000
07/17/26
3
2
1,319
4028 Meadowview Dr, Castro Valley, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$973,000
09/23/25
3
2
1,122
20575 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$950,000
08/15/25
2
1
1,084
4247 Gem Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$755,000
07/29/25
3
1
1,080
3414 Pine St, Castro Valley, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$844,000
12/05/25
3
1
978
22012 Betlen Way, Castro Valley, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$910,000
08/05/25
3
2
1,282
4252 Omega Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
05/07/26
3
2
1,224
4311 Circle Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,128,206
08/08/25
3
2
1,385
22013 Queen St, Castro Valley, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$838,000
09/12/25
3
2
1,222

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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

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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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  • Carolyn S.
    "Its a country setting in a big city. You see people walking, biking and hiking.Castro Valley is a family town."
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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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Bay East 2026. CCAR 2026. bridgeMLS 2026. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website. This information is intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated at 2026-07-27 00:41:22 PDT.