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$733,411$605 / 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 95How 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 $337,000 on Dec 1, 2009

3953 FOREST CIR

CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,212 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.
2,358 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2009
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$733K
$699K low$768K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$337,000 · Dec 1, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,920 (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.$436,673 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$133,102
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$310,571
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$427,975
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$705,420

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.4 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.Townhouse
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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(3)

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

3953 Forest Cir 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 88% of homes in Castro Valley
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Castro Valley
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Castro Valley
  • Among the newest 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
$454K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 16% 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$733,411
CheaperTypical $976,218Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$605
CheaperTypical $620Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area1,212 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,545 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size2,358 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built2009
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 3953 Forest Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCastro ValleyCastro Valley 94546Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$733,41112% of homes16% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60539% of homes45% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,212 ft²17% of homes24% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,358 ft²3% of homes3% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than2009almost all homesalmost all homes94% of homes

About 3953 Forest Cir

How much is 3953 Forest Cir, Castro Valley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3953 Forest Cir, Castro Valley, CA is $733,411 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $698,939 to $767,883. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3953 Forest Cir, Castro Valley, CA last sell?

3953 Forest Cir, Castro Valley, CA last sold on Dec 1, 2009 for $337,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3953 Forest Cir, Castro Valley, CA?

3953 Forest Cir, Castro Valley, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,212 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 3953 Forest Cir, Castro Valley, CA built?

3953 Forest Cir, Castro Valley, CA was built in 2009, making it 17 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3953 Forest Cir, Castro Valley, CA?

3953 Forest Cir, 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 3953 Forest Cir, 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 16% of them ($733,411 against a typical $976,218), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($605 against a typical $620), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,212 ft² against a typical 1,545 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (2,358 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2009 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 26% 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 3953 Forest Cir, Castro Valley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3953 Forest Cir, Castro Valley, CA was $5,920. The county assessed it at $436,673.

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