Location, Location, Location! MOVE-IN READY! Potential for ADU Why rent when you can own and rent at the same time—let the second unit help pay your mortgage! This rare duplex feels like two separate single-family homes, making it perfect for owner-occupants or investors. Situated on approximately 1/4 acre at the end of a private flag lot, this large duplex features: Unit 1 (Owner's Unit): 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2-car garage Unit 2: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1-car garage, Both units have private fenced backyards, Room for 4–6 cars parking in front of the units. Both units have been fully upgraded. Brand new kitchen cabinets and countertops (one unit includes a center island), Heavy-duty stainless steel range hoods. All-new stainless appliances, including ranges and dishwashers. Fresh interior paint throughout both units, New laminate including the stairs. Ideal for families, especially with young children, thanks to the huge private yard and walking distance to a well-rated middle school. Easy access to highways 580, 880, and 660, and you're just minutes from Lake Chabot, BART, downtown, and local shopping centers. This property checks all the boxes: location, condition, flexibility, and investment potential. Don't miss out—move in today and start building equity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$519Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Kanwal Gill•DRE #02119969• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Jawad Khan•DRE #01883577• Alliance Bay Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41104718
Sep 12, 2025
Sold
$1,365,000
$478/sq ft
Aug 4, 2025
Pending
—
Jul 14, 2025
Listed
$1,395,000
$489/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41104719
Sep 12, 2025
Sold
$1,365,000
$478/sq ft
Aug 4, 2025
Pending
—
Jul 14, 2025
Listed
$1,395,000
$489/sq ft
+54
Location, Location, Location! MOVE-IN READY! Potential for ADU Why rent when you can own and rent at the same time—let the second unit help pay your mortgage! This rare duplex feels like two separate single-family homes, making it perfect for owner-occupants or investors. Situated on approximately 1/4 acre at the end of a private flag lot, this large duplex features: Unit 1 (Owner's Unit): 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2-car garage Unit 2: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1-car garage, Both units have private fenced backyards, Room for 4–6 cars parking in front of the units, Both units have been fully upgraded. Brand new kitchen cabinets and countertops (one unit includes a center island), Heavy-duty stainless steel range hoods. All-new stainless appliances, including ranges and dishwashers. Fresh interior paint throughout both units, New laminate including the stairs. Ideal for families, especially with young children, thanks to the huge private yard and walking distance to a well-rated middle school. Easy access to highways 580, 880, and 660, and you're just minutes from Lake Chabot, BART, downtown, and local shopping centers. This property checks all the boxes: location, condition, flexibility, and investment potential. Don't miss out—move in today and start building equity!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41104720
Sep 12, 2025
Sold
$1,365,000
$478/sq ft
Aug 4, 2025
Pending
—
Jul 14, 2025
Listed
$1,395,000
$489/sq ft
+54
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40712066
Dec 1, 2015
Sold
$765,000
$268/sq ft
Oct 14, 2015
Pending
—
Oct 6, 2015
Price Changed
$699,500
$245/sq ft
Aug 19, 2015
Listed
$829,000
$290/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40712004
Dec 1, 2015
Sold
$765,000
$268/sq ft
Oct 14, 2015
Pending
—
Oct 6, 2015
Price Changed
$699,500
$245/sq ft
Aug 18, 2015
Listed
$829,000
$290/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 15, 1987
Sold
$202,000
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,289 (+2.4%)
$409,500 + $955,500
$1,365,000
2024
$12,002 (+1.8%)
$271,675 + $633,908
$905,583
2023
$11,789 (−0.3%)
$266,348 + $621,479
$887,827
2022
$11,822 (+5.2%)
$256,007 + $597,350
$853,357
2021
$11,242 (+2.4%)
$256,007 + $597,350
$853,357
2020
$10,981 (−1.7%)
$250,988 + $585,638
$836,626
2019
$11,175 (+2.9%)
$248,415 + $579,635
$828,050
2018
$10,857 (+2.7%)
$243,545 + $568,272
$811,817
2017
$10,567 (+5.0%)
$234,090 + $546,210
$780,300
2016
$10,062 (+117.6%)
$234,090 + $546,210
$780,300
2015
$4,625 (+2.2%)
$229,500 + $535,500
$765,000
2014
$4,525 (+1.7%)
$93,685 + $221,721
$315,406
2013
$4,450 (+2.5%)
$93,685 + $221,721
$315,406
2012
$4,343 (+1.5%)
$93,262 + $220,720
$313,982
2011
$4,280 (+0.9%)
$91,434 + $216,393
$307,827
2010
$4,244
$89,641 + $212,150
$301,791
2009
$4,242 (+3.7%)
$88,971 + $210,566
$299,537
2008
$4,090
$89,183 + $211,067
$300,250
Tax history for 20595 Center St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,289 (+2.4%)
$409,500 + $955,500
$1,365,000
2024
$12,002 (+1.8%)
$271,675 + $633,908
$905,583
2023
$11,789 (−0.3%)
$266,348 + $621,479
$887,827
2022
$11,822 (+5.2%)
$256,007 + $597,350
$853,357
2021
$11,242 (+2.4%)
$256,007 + $597,350
$853,357
2020
$10,981 (−1.7%)
$250,988 + $585,638
$836,626
2019
$11,175 (+2.9%)
$248,415 + $579,635
$828,050
2018
$10,857 (+2.7%)
$243,545 + $568,272
$811,817
2017
$10,567 (+5.0%)
$234,090 + $546,210
$780,300
2016
$10,062 (+117.6%)
$234,090 + $546,210
$780,300
2015
$4,625 (+2.2%)
$229,500 + $535,500
$765,000
2014
$4,525 (+1.7%)
$93,685 + $221,721
$315,406
2013
$4,450 (+2.5%)
$93,685 + $221,721
$315,406
2012
$4,343 (+1.5%)
$93,262 + $220,720
$313,982
2011
$4,280 (+0.9%)
$91,434 + $216,393
$307,827
2010
$4,244
$89,641 + $212,150
$301,791
2009
$4,242 (+3.7%)
$88,971 + $210,566
$299,537
2008
$4,090
$89,183 + $211,067
$300,250
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1974
Sq. Ft.
2,855
Year built
1974
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
084C065500504
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
RMF
Residential Medium Density Family District - Castro Valley
Residential medium density family districts, hereinafter designated as RMF, are established to support medium density multi-family residential development in Castro Valley. The RMF district implements and is consistent with the residential medium density multifamily land use classification of the Castro Valley General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Aug 28, 2026 • Active
Building
Heat pump
HVAC
Dec 18, 1998 • Final
Building
Work on re-roofing.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 3
Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 4
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Nook
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: In Garage, In Unit
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 0.5 Bath, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook,Dishwasher,Eat-in Kitchen,Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Kitchen Island
Rooms Total: 9
Room Type: Basement
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 2,855
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Garden/Play
Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 2855
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1974
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 11052
Lot Size Area: 0.25
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,855
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Alameda County
APN: 084C065500504
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
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Schools
Marshall Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Creekside Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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