4591 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
OFF MARKET

4591 James Ave
Castro Valley, CA 94546

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,976 sqft (on 0.79 acres)

$2,075,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,677/mo*
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$2,075,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,677/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,976 sqft
(on 0.79 acres)

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
1954
Lot Size
0.79 acres
Living Area
2,976 sqft
Price/Sqft
$697
Parking
2 Car Garage

About this House

Welcome to 4591 James Avenue, Castro Valley! This charming 4 bed, 2.5 bath home is nestled on a large 34,560 sq ft lot (per public record), with a detached artist studio complete with its own bathroom, giving you plenty of space to create your dream oasis. Enter inside and be greeted by a freshly painted interior, showcasing the home's inviting atmosphere. The refinished parquet wood floors and newly installed carpet add a touch of luxury throughout. The property also features a private drive, ensuring a tranquil living environment. Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the patio featuring a lovely pond, perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a morning cup of coffee. The ample garden space provides endless possibilities for gardeners to exercise their green thumbs. On warm summer days, take a refreshing dip in the pool and soak up the California sun. There's parking galore with the attached 2 car garage, a carport with room for 3 vehicles, and even RV parking. Conveniently located close to downtown, shops, restaurants, and entertainment as well as Castro Valley High School and BART. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!
4591 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,976 sqft single-family home built in 1954. It last sold for $1,900,000 on Sep 22, 2023 (6% above the $1,800,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,075,000, with a rent estimate of $5,799/month.

Home Details for 4591 James Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2976 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, WasherDryerLaundry: Dryer,Washer,CabinetsRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Wall FurnaceHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Family Room, Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Concrete, Laminate, Linoleum, Parquet, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One StoryFloors: Concrete, Laminate, Linoleum, Parquet, Carpet
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Fencing: WoodExterior: Back Yard, Storage, Yard SpaceHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 6Parking: RV Possible,Garage Door Opener
Pool
Pool: In Ground, Outdoor PoolPool
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco, Wood SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 84C78023

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,800,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Aug 10 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Castro Valley

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2976 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.79 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange, Other

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41034140
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Shannon Prokup DRE #01865014, (510) 813-8400
Red Oak Realty
Bought with: Noreleen de Mesa DRE #01387621, Clarin Realty Inc.
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLS#41034140

Price History for 4591 James Ave

DatePriceEventSource
09/22/2023$1,900,000Sold
bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41034140
08/10/2023$1,800,000PendingbridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41034140
07/25/2023$1,800,000Listed For SalebridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41034140
06/05/2023ListingRemovedbridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41023704
05/18/2023$1,900,000PriceChange
bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41023704
04/17/2023$1,850,000Listed For SalebridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41023704

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$1,938,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 4591 James Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4429 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,720,000
05/27/26
5
5
3,144
19554 Alana Rd, Castro Valley, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,490,000
04/07/26
4
3
2,100
4596 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
06/12/26
3
2
1,743
19511 Heyer Hts, Castro Valley, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,330,000
02/05/26
4
3
2,043
19609 Fern Way, Castro Valley, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
06/25/26
4
2.5
1,691
18522 Madison Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.54
Single-Family Home
$1,530,750
05/22/26
4
3
2,954
18320 Pepper St, Castro Valley, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
04/01/26
4
2
1,414
19828 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,209,000
10/14/25
4
4
2,081
4905 Apricot Ct, Castro Valley, CA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$1,610,000
02/18/26
4
3
2,375
3642 Lorena Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.59
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
04/08/26
3
2
2,350

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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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Frequently asked questions about 4591 James Ave

  • What is 4591 James Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 4591 James Ave in Castro Valley, CA is $2,075,000.
  • What is the price history for 4591 James Ave?
    4591 James Ave in Castro Valley, CA last sold for $1,900,000 in September 2023.
  • 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 $1.23M. That is up $56.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 4591 James Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 4591 James Ave in Castro Valley, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 4591 James Ave have a pool?
    Yes, 4591 James Ave in Castro Valley, CA has a pool.
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