4247 Gem Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
OFF MARKET

4247 Gem Ave
Castro Valley, CA 94546

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,080 sqft

$964,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 2, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,835/mo*
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$964,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 2, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,835/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,080 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Bring your tools and imagination to this true fixer with endless potential. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this home is centrally located near BART, local parks, and highly-rated schools including Marshall Elementary and Creekside Middle. Whether you're an investor or a buyer looking to create your dream home, this property offers a rare chance to build equity in a prime location. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from August 11, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 4247 Gem Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1080 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Other
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Other
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: FencedNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 84C66953

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $649,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Jul 11 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Castro ValleyCommunity: Castro Valley

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1080 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5662.8 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Excl RightListing Terms: Other

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41103454Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Leslie Peterson DRE #01452724, (510) 697-1208
Evolve Real Estate
Bought with: Kristen Bleth DRE #02058725, (510) 408-8161, Evolve Real Estate
Source: Bay East AOR, MLS#41103454

Price History for 4247 Gem Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/29/2025$755,000Sold
Bay East AOR #41103454
07/11/2025$649,000PendingBay East AOR #41103454
07/04/2025$649,000Listed For SaleBay East AOR #41103454
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$184,908
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 4247 Gem Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4216 Gem Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$751,000
09/15/25
2
1
928
4252 Omega Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$735,000
09/16/25
3
2
1,224
4060 Meadowview Dr, Castro Valley, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$925,000
07/03/25
3
2
1,124
4311 Circle Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,128,206
08/08/25
3
2
1,385
4319 Shamrock Way, Castro Valley, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,080,000
09/16/25
3
2
1,199
4028 Meadowview Dr, Castro Valley, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$973,000
09/23/25
3
2
1,122
4248 Mabel Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$800,000
09/22/25
3
1
1,010

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Assigned Schools

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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

  • 74 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 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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4247 Gem Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,080 sqft single-family home built in 1947. This property is not currently available for sale. 4247 Gem Ave was last sold on Jul 29, 2025 for $755,000 (16% higher than the asking price of $649,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 4247 Gem Ave is $964,300.