20944 Chester St is a 3,146 square foot multi-family home on a 0.32 acre lot with 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Castro Valley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,359,315.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$432Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,359,315
$22K since October
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 1.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.34M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,728 (+2.6%)
$275,413 + $633,647
$909,060
2024
$12,409 (+4.1%)
$270,013 + $621,224
$891,237
2023
$11,922 (+2.4%)
$264,720 + $609,046
$873,766
2022
$11,647 (+2.8%)
$254,442 + $565,791
$820,233
2021
$11,329 (+3.0%)
$254,442 + $565,791
$820,233
2020
$10,997 (+70.8%)
$249,454 + $554,701
$804,155
2019
$6,439 (+2.1%)
$246,897 + $549,014
$795,911
2018
$6,304 (+2.9%)
$131,171 + $252,969
$384,140
2017
$6,124 (+4.9%)
$126,078 + $243,148
$369,226
2016
$5,837 (+7.3%)
$126,078 + $243,148
$369,226
2015
$5,440 (+2.7%)
$123,607 + $238,382
$361,989
2014
$5,299 (+2.1%)
$119,367 + $230,205
$349,572
2013
$5,190 (+2.7%)
$119,367 + $230,205
$349,572
2012
$5,054 (+1.5%)
$118,828 + $229,167
$347,995
2011
$4,977 (+114.8%)
$116,499 + $224,674
$341,173
2010
$2,317 (+1.3%)
$114,214 + $220,269
$334,483
2009
$2,287 (+5.2%)
$60,022 + $48,246
$108,268
2008
$2,173
$60,165 + $48,360
$108,525
Tax history for 20944 Chester St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,728 (+2.6%)
$275,413 + $633,647
$909,060
2024
$12,409 (+4.1%)
$270,013 + $621,224
$891,237
2023
$11,922 (+2.4%)
$264,720 + $609,046
$873,766
2022
$11,647 (+2.8%)
$254,442 + $565,791
$820,233
2021
$11,329 (+3.0%)
$254,442 + $565,791
$820,233
2020
$10,997 (+70.8%)
$249,454 + $554,701
$804,155
2019
$6,439 (+2.1%)
$246,897 + $549,014
$795,911
2018
$6,304 (+2.9%)
$131,171 + $252,969
$384,140
2017
$6,124 (+4.9%)
$126,078 + $243,148
$369,226
2016
$5,837 (+7.3%)
$126,078 + $243,148
$369,226
2015
$5,440 (+2.7%)
$123,607 + $238,382
$361,989
2014
$5,299 (+2.1%)
$119,367 + $230,205
$349,572
2013
$5,190 (+2.7%)
$119,367 + $230,205
$349,572
2012
$5,054 (+1.5%)
$118,828 + $229,167
$347,995
2011
$4,977 (+114.8%)
$116,499 + $224,674
$341,173
2010
$2,317 (+1.3%)
$114,214 + $220,269
$334,483
2009
$2,287 (+5.2%)
$60,022 + $48,246
$108,268
2008
$2,173
$60,165 + $48,360
$108,525
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Feb 16, 2023 • Final
Building
Perform an interior remodel of a single-family home. Work includes replacing the front entrance porch, adding a new rear deck, replacing a window with a door, and upgrading the heating and air conditioning system. The project also involves new plumbing, electrical upgrades including a new panel, exterior stucco, bathroom reconfiguration, and structural wall modifications.
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Remodel
Dec 7, 2021 • Final
Reroof - single family residential
Remove existing composition asphalt shingles and install a new asphalt shingle roof on a residential building. Use the existing roof deck and recycle the old roofing material.
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 15
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LAUREL FARM
Living Sq. Ft: 3,146
Building Sq. Ft: 3,146
# of Units: 3
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,952
Legal Lot Number: 28
Municipality Name: CASTRO VALLEY UNINCORP
Acres: 0.3203
County Use Description: TRIPLEX; DOUBLE OR DUPLEX WITH
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,146
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1966
County: Alameda County
APN: 084A004000500
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Castro Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Creekside Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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