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$860,848$812 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $868,000 on Sep 17, 2024

20398 FOREST AVE

CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,060 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$861K
$758K low$964K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$868,000 · Sep 17, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,029 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$878,360 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$265,608
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$619,752
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$861,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$849,060

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALAMEDA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1954
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Marshall Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Creekside Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Castro Valley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Castro Valley Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94546These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.657

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.46,776
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,466 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$117,352
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,642
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

20398 Forest Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Castro Valley
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Castro Valley
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Castro Valley
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Castro Valley 94546
  • Older than 67% of homes in Castro Valley

What homes are worth in Castro Valley 94546

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$457K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Castro Valley 94546.

How it measures up in Castro Valley 94546

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Castro Valley 94546.

Estimated value$860,848
CheaperTypical $979,087Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$812
CheaperTypical $620Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,060 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,543 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 20398 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCastro ValleyCastro Valley 94546Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$860,84827% of homes33% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$81295% of homes94% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than1,060 ft²10% of homes13% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac20% of homes15% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than195333% of homes41% of homes36% of homes

About 20398 Forest Ave

How much is 20398 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20398 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA is $860,848 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $757,880 to $963,816. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20398 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA last sell?

20398 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA last sold on Sep 17, 2024 for $868,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20398 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA?

20398 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,060 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 20398 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA built?

20398 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 20398 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA?

20398 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA is assigned to Marshall Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Creekside Middle School (middle), rated A+; Castro Valley High School (high), rated A. All sit in Castro Valley Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20398 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA compare to other homes in Castro Valley 94546?

Among the 13,469 homes in Castro Valley 94546, it is worth more than 33% of them ($860,848 against a typical $979,087), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($812 against a typical $620), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,060 ft² against a typical 1,543 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1953 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 36% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 20398 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20398 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA was $11,029. The county assessed it at $878,360.

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