4448 Gem Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
OFF MARKET

$1,404,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,407 sqft (on 0.39 acres)

4448 Gem Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Est. Refi. Payment $8,668/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 23, 2024 for $1,300,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.4M
Since last month
Decreased$55K (-3.7%)
Since last year
Increased$180K (+14.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$104K (+8%)
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 +219% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.4M
August 2026$1.4M
July 2026$1.46M
June 2026$1.49M
May 2026$1.53M
April 2026$1.53M
March 2026$1.52M
February 2026$1.5M
January 2026$1.39M
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
4592 Edwards Ln, Castro Valley, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
07/30/26
4
3
2,645
4827 Roberts Ct, Castro Valley, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
03/03/26
5
4
2,526
20595 Center St, Castro Valley, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,365,000
09/12/25
5
4
2,855
4591 Edwards Ln, Castro Valley, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,265,500
07/10/26
3
2
2,164
4859 Beacon Hill Dr, Castro Valley, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
07/13/26
5
3
2,955
4253 David St, Castro Valley, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,410,000
07/27/26
4
3
1,888
4597 Edwards Ln, Castro Valley, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$2,088,000
01/09/26
5
5
3,226
4800 Crow Canyon Rd, Castro Valley, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$2,600,000
09/11/25
4
5
3,489
19609 Fern Way, Castro Valley, CA
0.54
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
06/25/26
4
2.5
1,691
4519 Edwards Ln, Castro Valley, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,698,000
05/08/26
6
5
2,522

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
0.01
$1,250,400
3
2
1,920
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.01
$898,200
3
1
1,151
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.03
$887,000
3
1
1,060
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.03
$910,700
3
1
1,071
Off Market
4648 Crow Canyon Pl, Castro Valley, CA 94552
0.12
$1,864,000
3
2
2,415
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.10
$935,800
3
2
1,269
Off Market
4387 Gem Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.10
$1,117,000
4
2
1,269
Off Market
4827 Roberts Ct, Castro Valley, CA 94552
0.12
$1,700,000
5
3
2,526
Recently Sold
20089 Emerald Ct, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.12
$925,000
3
1
1,468
Recently Sold
20048 Sapphire St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.12
$982,000
3
2
1,596
Recently Sold
4591 Edwards Ln, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.18
$1,265,500
3
2
2,164
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 4448 Gem Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1950
0.39 acre lot
2,407 sqft
$583/sqft
Garage

About this House

Nestled in the heart of Castro Valley, 4448 Gem shines as the crown jewel of the neighborhood! With approximately 1964 square feet, the main house features 4 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. The upper level hosts 3 of the bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, & dining area. The lower level has many possibilities & can function as a 4th bedroom, in-law unit, or rental unit as it has a bedroom area, living space, full bathroom, second kitchen, walk-in closet, & separate entrance. There is ALSO an attached 443 sq ft studio unit that is fully separated from the main house and it offers a bedroom area, kitchen & full bath that can be used as a rental unit, or for one's own uses such as an art studio or home office! Updates include luxury vinyl floors, fresh paint, renovated kitchen & baths, new lighting, dual pane windows, fences, & driveway. The 17,000 sq ft lot boasts park-like grounds & borders tranquil crow creek. It offers a shed, planter boxes, & a large deck. A new driveway provides side access & boat/RV parking. Prime CV location with one block to Creekside Middle School, & walking distance to Earl Warren Park! Enjoy the shops, services, & restaurants of Castro Village and the new Castro Valley Marketplace. Close to CV Bart & major highways! 3d tour: www.4448Gem.com/?mls
4448 Gem Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,407 sqft single-family home built in 1950. It last sold for $1,300,000 on May 23, 2024 (7% below the $1,395,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,404,000, with a rent estimate of $4,831/month.
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Julienne Courtney DRE #01376948, (925) 989-1669
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Bought with: Sonali Sethna DRE #01194792, (925) 525-2569, Compass
Source: Bay East AOR, MLS#41057504

Home Details for 4448 Gem Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2407 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Cabinets,SinkRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living Room, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Vinyl, Carpet
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Deck, Front PorchFencing: Partial Fence, FencedExterior: Garden, Garden/PlayGardenNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: RV/Boat Parking,Side Yard Access
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: CreekOn Waterfront

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential, Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: AttachedArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 84C106328

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,395,000Price Range: $1,300,000 - $1,395,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue May 07 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Castro ValleyCommunity: Castro Valley

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2407 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.39 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Excl RightListing Terms: Cash, Contract

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41057504Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 23, 2024
Source: Bay East AOR #41057504
Sold
$1,300,000
May 8, 2024
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41057504
Pending
$1,395,000
Apr 26, 2024
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41057504
Listed For Sale
$1,395,000
Mar 17, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$395,000
Nov 10, 2011
Source: Bay East AOR #40524459
Sold
$392,500

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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    "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 4448 Gem Ave

  • What is 4448 Gem Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 4448 Gem Ave in Castro Valley, CA is $1,404,000.
  • What is the price history for 4448 Gem Ave?
    4448 Gem Ave in Castro Valley, CA last sold for $1,300,000 in May 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 4448 Gem Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 4448 Gem Ave in Castro Valley, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 4448 Gem Ave have a yard?
    Yes, 4448 Gem Ave in Castro Valley, CA has a yard.

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