Castro Valley Homes For Sale and Real Estate Information

Castro Valley Zip are 94546, 94552

Castro Valley is a picturesque community nestled in a quiet valley surrounded by tree covered rolling hills which has good schools and a decidedly rural flavor. The Castro Valley area of Alameda County known as Eden Townshipis and is the largest unincorporated community in the state. Castro Valley has been a rural community and still has continued interest in horse breeding with many oversize lots remaining today. The Castro Valley BART station has given local residents with a new commute alternative to the busy Interstate 580 corridor.

It is one of the only communities in the East Bay with a huge, lovely lake and park including a campground, a rifle and archery range known as Lake Chabot or Anthony Chabot Regional Park.

Castro Valley estimated population of approximately 55,000, with more than 22,000 single and multi-family residences and businesses. .

Distinct Neighborhoods in Castro Valley

The Briar Ridge Neighborhood of Castro Valley is composed of the Centex Homes built around 1978 which have an Annual HOA Fee of about $215.00 with Associated Management 925-562-2138 x 106

Greenridge / Coldwater Area have Eichler homes built around 1963 which do not have an association fee and are attempting to organize a Home Owners Association
they provided this Aerial View.

Real Estate in Palomares Hills is where you will find homes between 1808 to 2875 square feet built between 1985 to 1999 has both single family and town homes which are populated by many professionals. It is surrounded by a watershed -- lush tree-lined hills, and dense plants at the creek sides. Phone the Community Clubhouse at 510-538-0573 The HOA is managed by Peachtree Management, Hayward, CA Phone: 510-487-3383

The Columbia Homes Community of Castro Valley built by Blackwell from 1980 to 1988 with from 1779 from1779 square floor to 3084 with 2 -3 car garages. The home owners association is managed by Walsh Property Management 510-888-8965 with a quarterly fee of about $144.00 includes community pool, playground & green belt. These ridge top homes command some great views with the Gull Canyon Regional Recreation Area on both sides of this community.

The Five Canyons Homes were built between 1996 and 2003 with homes between 1374 and 3500 square feet and 2-3 car garages. Townhomes and Condominiums are between 918 - 1607 square feet with 1-2 car garages were built between 1996- 1997 With just under 1000 homes many builders developed this area Centex, Shea Homes. Silver Wing, Lyon etc. the Five Canyons HOA include community pool, tennis courts, lots of open space and club house.

Lucille Lorge has provided History about Castro Valley in the early days. Ray Lorge, Lucille's late husband, and his family were vital forces in shaping Castro Valley's history through both industrial and civic contributions. Lucille continues this tradition through her work with the Hayward Historical Society. To read more about the Lorge family and their history in Castro Valley click here.

Castro Valley park photos

You pay no city transfer tax in Castro Valley your services are with Alameda County.

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Local Utilities for Castro Valley

AT&T Cablevision 800-945-2288

TCI Cablevision 510-785-4911

Telephone (AT&T) (800) 222-0400

Telephone (Pacific Bel l): (800) 310-3000

East Bay MUD ( Water) 866- 403-2683

Waste Management 510-537-5500