4596 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD
JUN 12, 2026

4596 James Ave
Castro Valley, CA 94546

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,743 sqft

$1,250,000

Last Sold: Jun 12, 2026
4% over list $1.2M
$717/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $7,647/mo*
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$1,250,000

Last Sold: Jun 12, 2026
4% over list $1.2M
$717/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $7,647/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,743 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Description

Welcome to this beautifully updated single-story home in the heart of Castro Valley. Situated on a spacious, desirable corner lot, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom residence sits back on the lot & offers approximately 1,700 square feet of well-planned living space, complete w/an extended driveway w/parking for multiple cars & detached 2 car garage w/workshop area. Step inside to discover a traditional yet versatile layout featuring a formal living room w/oversized front-facing window & fireplace—an inviting space to relax or entertain. The updated kitchen is excellent for cooking, entertaining, or everyday catchups at the dining table or over-sized center island, showcasing brand new quartz countertops, abundant real-wood cabinetry, & a charming dining nook. The family room provides valuable bonus living space, complete w/a second gas fireplace, updated half bathroom, & direct access to the backyard through a sliding glass door—creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. This flexible space also offers room for a potential home office nook or optional laundry setup, adding to the home's versatility. Outside, enjoy a flat, generously sized yard designed for maximum outdoor living. Whether dining under the covered overhang, gardening, or simply unwinding, this space offers endless possibilities with an expansive concrete patio & very large side yard w/double gate for RV parking. Additional highlights include remodeled bathrooms, central heat & air, rich dark wood flooring, new carpet, fresh interior & exterior paint, & modern light fixtures throughout. This home truly shines w/its prime location & the space it provides, making it an exceptional opportunity you won’t want to miss! Close to downtown Castro Valley & Top-Rated Schools & easy freeway access.
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 June 16, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$717/sqft
Listed
46 days ago

Home Details for 4596 James Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (partial): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1743 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas MeterAppliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Hookups Only,Inside,Common AreaRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Floor Furnace,Forced Air,Natural Gas,Fireplace(s)Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Floor Furnace
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Stone, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane WindowsFlooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: NoneFloors: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition FlatFencing: Fenced, WoodExterior: Garden/PlayFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Off Street,Side Yard Access,Garage Faces Front,RV Access/Parking
Pool
Pool: None
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1949
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: 84C81626

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,198,000Price Per Sqft: $717/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Castro ValleyCommunity: Castro Valley

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1743 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9147.6 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: None

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41134039
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Catherine Brent DRE #01088138, (510) 381-1065
Bhhs Drysdale Properties
Kelly McCoy DRE #02095209, (925) 786-2681
Bhhs Drysdale Properties
Bought with: Rebecca Sayami DRE #01461001, (510) 240-5347, Kw Advisors East Bay
Source: CCAR, MLS#41134039

Price History for 4596 James Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/12/2026$1,250,000Sold
CCAR #41134039
05/18/2026$1,198,000PendingCCAR #41134039
05/08/2026$1,198,000Listed For SaleCCAR #41134039
08/20/1997$234,000Sold
Bay East AOR #10596517

Market trends in Castro Valley

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.17M
$31KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
103.5%
1.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
$696
$41MoM
Available listings
74
6MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$373,620
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 4596 James Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4630 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,193,000
04/29/26
3
2
1,558
19427 Forest Pl, Castro Valley, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
07/09/25
4
2
2,304
18640 Sandy Rd, Castro Valley, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,273,000
05/11/26
3
2
1,675
4381 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
08/08/25
4
2
1,787
18878 Brickell Way, Castro Valley, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,275,000
07/07/25
4
3
1,659
5030 Ray Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,208,000
11/06/25
4
2
1,518
18425 Pepper St, Castro Valley, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,025,000
05/12/26
4
2
1,804
4817 Kathleen Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$999,000
10/24/25
3
2
1,192

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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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    "Kids play and neighborhood community and safety, security patrol perimeter and ask everything ok. Neighborhood nice people "
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4596 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,743 sqft single-family home built in 1949. This property is not currently available for sale. 4596 James Ave was last sold on Jun 12, 2026 for $1,250,000 (4% higher than the asking price of $1,198,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 4596 James Ave is $1,251,200.