




4596 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA, 94546
About This Home
Welcome to this beautifully updated single-story home in the heart of Castro Valley. Situated on a spacious, desirable corner lot, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom residence sits back on the lot & offers approximately 1,700 square feet of well-planned living space, complete w/an extended driveway w/parking for multiple cars & detached 2 car garage w/workshop area. Step inside to discover a traditional yet versatile layout featuring a formal living room w/oversized front-facing window & fireplace—an inviting space to relax or entertain. The updated kitchen is excellent for cooking, entertaining, or everyday catchups at the dining table or over-sized center island, showcasing brand new quartz countertops, abundant real-wood cabinetry, & a charming dining nook. The family room provides valuable bonus living space, complete w/a second gas fireplace, updated half bathroom, & direct access to the backyard through a sliding glass door—creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. This flexible space also offers room for a potential home office nook or optional laundry setup, adding to the home's versatility. Outside, enjoy a flat, generously sized yard designed for maximum outdoor living. Whether dining under the covered overhang, gardening, or simply unwinding, this space offers endless possibilities with an expansive concrete patio & very large side yard w/double gate for RV parking. Additional highlights include remodeled bathrooms, central heat & air, rich dark wood flooring, new carpet, fresh interior & exterior paint, & modern light fixtures throughout. This home truly shines w/its prime location & the space it provides, making it an exceptional opportunity you won’t want to miss! Close to downtown Castro Valley & Top-Rated Schools & easy freeway access.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Existing
- Year built: 1949
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition,Flat
- Construction materials: Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Residential,Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Gas Range,Oven,Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Hookups Only,Inside,Common Area
Bathroom
- Features: Solid Surface,Stall Shower,Tile,Tub,Updated Baths,Stone,Window
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Window features: Double Pane Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood,Tile,Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room,Living Room,Stone,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Floor Furnace,Forced Air,Natural Gas,Fireplace(s)
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,743
- Total interior livable area: 1,743 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters,Dishwasher,Eat-in Kitchen,Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Oven Built-in,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 84C81626
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Exterior features: Garden/Play
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 9,147 sqft
- Features: Level,Premium Lot,Back Yard,Front Yard,Side Yard,Landscape Back,Landscape Front
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Off Street,Side Yard Access,Garage Faces Front,RV Access/Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
