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Castro Valley

East Bay's under-rated middle — rolling hills, family suburban, mid-Peninsula prices without the Peninsula.

Median

$1,180,000

The numbers

Median Price

$1,180,000

Median Sqft

1,750

$/Sqft

$674

Walk Score

45

The vibe

Suburban semi-rural feel inside the East Bay. Lake Chabot adjacency, Castro Valley HS, mid-century homes, growing food/coffee scene downtown.

Who loves it

Buyers wanting space + East Bay schools + BART access at sub-Pleasanton pricing.

What it isn't

Walkable urban. Castro Valley is car-dependent.

Schools

  • Castro Valley HS8/10

Highlights

  • Lake Chabot Regional Park
  • Castro Valley BART
  • Downtown Castro Valley
  • Five Canyons / Palomares area

Insider note from Roger

Five Canyons and Palomares Hills are the premium hillside pockets. Stanton/Eden has the entry-tier value. Lake Chabot vicinity has the lifestyle homes.

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