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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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