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$1,511,565$671 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

6490 RIDGEWOOD DR

CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,254 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.4M low$1.6M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,149 (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.$715,821 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$446,865
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$275,956
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$701,650
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,295,910

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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(1)

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
Jensen Ranch Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Canyon Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Castro Valley High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Castro Valley Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94552These 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.47
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.512

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.6%
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.19,640
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.310 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$174,412
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$210,558
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 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

6490 Ridgewood Dr 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 more than 86% of homes in Castro Valley
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Castro Valley
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Alameda County
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Castro Valley

What homes are worth in Castro Valley 94552

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

This home
$799K$2.6M

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Castro Valley 94552.

How it measures up in Castro Valley 94552

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Castro Valley 94552.

Estimated value$1,511,565
CheaperTypical $1,439,738Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$671
CheaperTypical $645Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area2,254 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,197 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 6490 Ridgewood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCastro ValleyCastro Valley 94552Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,511,56586% of homes60% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$67165% of homes64% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than2,254 ft²76% of homes55% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac36% of homes36% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than199183% of homes54% of homes81% of homes

About 6490 Ridgewood Dr

How much is 6490 Ridgewood Dr, Castro Valley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6490 Ridgewood Dr, Castro Valley, CA is $1,511,565 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,435,819 to $1,587,311. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6490 Ridgewood Dr, Castro Valley, CA last sell?

6490 Ridgewood Dr, Castro Valley, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6490 Ridgewood Dr, Castro Valley, CA?

6490 Ridgewood Dr, Castro Valley, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,254 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 6490 Ridgewood Dr, Castro Valley, CA built?

6490 Ridgewood Dr, Castro Valley, CA was built in 1991, making it 35 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 6490 Ridgewood Dr, Castro Valley, CA?

6490 Ridgewood Dr, Castro Valley, CA is assigned to Jensen Ranch Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Canyon Middle School (middle), rated B+; 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 6490 Ridgewood Dr, Castro Valley, CA compare to other homes in Castro Valley 94552?

Among the 5,079 homes in Castro Valley 94552, it is worth more than 60% of them ($1,511,565 against a typical $1,439,738), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($671 against a typical $645), it is bigger than 55% of them (2,254 ft² against a typical 2,197 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1991 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 77% 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 6490 Ridgewood Dr, Castro Valley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6490 Ridgewood Dr, Castro Valley, CA was $9,149. The county assessed it at $715,821.

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