4630 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD
APR 29, 2026
Listed by Laura Mason, RE/MAX Gold Coast REALTORS, (805) 339-3500 . Bought with Keller Williams Realty

4630 James Ave
Castro Valley, CA 94546

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,558 sqft

$1,193,000

Last Sold: Apr 29, 2026
1% below list $1.2M
$766/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $7,264/mo*
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$1,193,000

Last Sold: Apr 29, 2026
1% below list $1.2M
$766/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $7,264/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,558 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Description

First time on the market in 20+ years! This home is nestled up a private, shared driveway surrounded by trees and flourishing greenery, With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this very well-loved and cared-for home retreat is ready for its next owner! Inside there is an updated kitchen, wood floors, 2024 replaced water heater and HVAC system, and a flex space off the back deck stairs that could be used for a home office, workout room, bonus room, playroom, storage, and so much more! Serenity and peacefulness abound as you sit on the back decks or look out the many windows where the sunlight and foliage are streaming in. Upon entering, the family room with gas fireplace is roomy and cozy all at the same time. The three bedrooms are off the hallway as well as the updated hall full bathroom. The primary bedroom with its picture windows has its own private bathroom with tiled walk-in shower.The two-car finished garage is attached to the home and has an abundance of cabinets as well as the convenient laundry area. If you're looking for a very special Castro Valley home, this is it!
4630 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,558 sqft single-family home built in 2000. It last sold for $1,193,000 on Apr 29, 2026 (1% below the $1,199,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,201,400, with a rent estimate of $3,938/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$766/sqft
Listed
103 days ago

Home Details for 4630 James Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FinishedNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1558 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: In GarageMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family RoomSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Hills, Meadow

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Deck, Open, PatioOther Structures: StorageFoundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, RaisedNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,Direct Access,Door-Single,Driveway,Garage,Shared Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 28

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2000
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: TurnkeyNot Included in Sale: all potted plantsParcel Number: 084C081002300

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,199,000Price Per Sqft: $766/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Apr 29 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Castro Valley

Community

Community Features: Foothills, Hiking, SuburbanNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8023 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard, Trust

Offer

Listing Terms: Submit

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: V1-35535Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (805) 390-3141Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06001-N-084C081002300-R-N

Additional Information

FoothillsHikingSuburbanSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Laura Mason DRE #01883249, (805) 390-3141
RE/MAX Gold Coast REALTORS
David Remedios DRE #00902963, (805) 340-0922
RE/MAX Gold Coast REALTORS
Bought with: Rothin Manandhar DRE #02086438, (510) 305-1371, Keller Williams Realty
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Source: CRMLS, MLS#V1-35535

Price History for 4630 James Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/29/2026$1,193,000Sold
CRMLS #V1-35535
04/29/2026$1,199,000PendingCRMLS #V1-35535
04/08/2026$1,199,000ContingentCRMLS #V1-35535
04/02/2026$1,199,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #V1-35535
05/29/2002$499,000Sold
N/A

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$737,121
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 4630 James Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4596 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.09
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$1,250,000
06/12/26
3
2
1,743
5030 Ray Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.18
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$1,208,000
11/06/25
4
2
1,518
18640 Sandy Rd, Castro Valley, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,273,000
05/11/26
3
2
1,675
4880 Mancini Dr, Castro Valley, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,310,000
07/01/26
3
2
1,340
4817 Kathleen Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$999,000
10/24/25
3
2
1,192
18760 Sandy Rd, Castro Valley, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,010,000
10/31/25
3
2
1,212
18602 Center St, Castro Valley, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
04/28/26
3
2
1,508
5239 Katrina Ct, Castro Valley, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
06/12/26
3
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1,576

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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  • 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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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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