Charming English-style cottage with a detached ADU in the heart of Castro Valley! This beautifully updated home blends timeless character with modern upgrades and room to grow. Enjoy valley views from the expansive deck, complete with a cozy fire pit and decorative maple tree—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, you'll find three inviting fireplaces, skylights, and carpeting throughout. The detached ADU (approx. 700 sq ft, in addition to 1,787 sq ft main home) includes a full kitchen, bathroom, HVAC, and private deck—ideal for guests, home office, or rental income. Additional highlights include:Paid off Solar,New Roof , professionally engineered seismic retrofit, Jacuzzi tub, limestone tile, walk-in closets, and a 100-foot driveway with room for RV/boat parking. Located near top-rated schools and downtown Castro Valley dining. Roof is fairly new and Solar is fully paid off
Sold for $1,200,000 on 08/08/25
$1,200,000
4381 James Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
4beds
1,787sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$1,184,800 Zestimate®
$672/sqft
$4,240 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 11, 2025 at 08:29am
Listed by:
Januka Shrestha DRE #02110360 925-202-4123,
S & R Homes Realty
Bought with:
Noreleen De Mesa, DRE #01387621
Clarin Realty Inc
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41097370
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Skylight(s)
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Den, Master Bedroom, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,787
- Total interior livable area: 1,787 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,405 sqft
- Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 84C78527
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Siding - Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Castro Valley
- Subdivision: Castro Valley
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Conventional
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Estimated market value
$1,184,800