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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $300,000 on Apr 27, 2012

20540 FOREST AVE

CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,058 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1936
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Apr 27, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,162 (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.$531,062 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$448,385
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$89,677
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$520,515

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.6 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Custom Design
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
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.Yes

Transaction History(4)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

20540 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.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Castro Valley 94546
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Castro Valley
  • Older than 97% of homes in Castro Valley

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.

Living area2,058 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,547 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1936
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 20540 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCastro ValleyCastro Valley 94546Alameda County
Living areabigger than2,058 ft²67% of homes77% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac89% of homes85% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than19363% of homes3% of homes21% of homes

About 20540 Forest Ave

When did 20540 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA last sell?

20540 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA last sold on Apr 27, 2012 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 20540 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA?

20540 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,058 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 20540 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA built?

20540 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA was built in 1936, making it 90 years old. It is a custom design home.

What schools serve 20540 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA?

20540 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 20540 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA compare to other homes in Castro Valley 94546?

Among the 13,490 homes in Castro Valley 94546, it is bigger than 77% of them (2,058 ft² against a typical 1,547 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1936 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 20540 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20540 Forest Ave, Castro Valley, CA was $7,162. The county assessed it at $531,062.

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