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4596 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA, 94546

3beds
2baths
1,743sqft
$1,198,000
$687price/sqft
$8,047/moest. monthly cost
$321,880/yrincome needed

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

48
WalkingCar-Dependent
28
TransitSome Transit
26
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
Vannoy Elementary SchoolGrades K-50.4 mi
10/10
Creekside Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.6 mi
9/10
Castro Valley High SchoolGrades 9-120.6 mi

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