Welcome to 2496 Fox Ridge Drive, Castro Valley in a gated community – Lovingly cared for by its original owner, this spacious single-family home offers 4 generously sized bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms across 2,881 sq ft of comfortable living space. You'll find fresh new paint throughout, stylish laminate flooring, and two cozy fireplaces for relaxing evenings. The expansive 8,040 sq ft lot features a large deck perfect for entertaining, beautiful flower beds, low-maintenance artificial turf for play, and mature apple and peach trees. The 3-car garage adds plenty of storage and parking space. Central Castro Valley location close to BART, shopping, and award-winning Castro Valley Schools. This home is the perfect blend of comfort, space, and charm – come see it for yourself! Open Sat & Sun 2-4pm. Video Link: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1078959336?byline=0&title=0&owner=0&name=0&logos=0&profile=0&profilepicture=0&vimeologo=0&portrait=0
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41094140
May 28, 2025
Sold
$1,513,000
$525/sq ft
May 8, 2025
Pending
—
Apr 27, 2025
Listed
$1,475,000
$512/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 31, 1994
Sold
$355,500
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 7, 1993
Sold
$5,500,000
$1,909/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,296 (+6.8%)
$35,863 + $85,006
$120,869
2024
$2,149 (+2.7%)
$35,863 + $85,006
$120,869
2023
$2,091 (+3.0%)
$35,161 + $83,340
$118,501
2022
$2,031 (+3.0%)
$33,795 + $80,104
$113,899
2021
$1,972 (+2.5%)
$33,795 + $80,104
$113,899
2020
$1,923 (−1.1%)
$33,133 + $78,534
$111,667
2019
$1,945 (+3.1%)
$32,793 + $77,729
$110,522
2018
$1,887 (+2.9%)
$32,150 + $76,205
$108,355
2017
$1,834 (+5.2%)
$30,902 + $73,246
$104,148
2016
$1,743 (+7.0%)
$30,902 + $73,246
$104,148
2015
$1,629 (+3.0%)
$30,296 + $71,810
$102,106
2014
$1,582 (+2.3%)
$29,256 + $69,346
$98,602
2013
$1,547 (+2.8%)
$29,256 + $69,346
$98,602
2012
$1,505 (+1.6%)
$29,124 + $69,032
$98,156
2011
$1,481 (+1.0%)
$28,553 + $67,679
$96,232
2010
$1,467 (+0.4%)
$27,994 + $66,352
$94,346
2009
$1,461 (+6.2%)
$27,784 + $65,857
$93,641
2008
$1,376
$27,851 + $66,013
$93,864
Tax history for 2496 Fox Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,296 (+6.8%)
$35,863 + $85,006
$120,869
2024
$2,149 (+2.7%)
$35,863 + $85,006
$120,869
2023
$2,091 (+3.0%)
$35,161 + $83,340
$118,501
2022
$2,031 (+3.0%)
$33,795 + $80,104
$113,899
2021
$1,972 (+2.5%)
$33,795 + $80,104
$113,899
2020
$1,923 (−1.1%)
$33,133 + $78,534
$111,667
2019
$1,945 (+3.1%)
$32,793 + $77,729
$110,522
2018
$1,887 (+2.9%)
$32,150 + $76,205
$108,355
2017
$1,834 (+5.2%)
$30,902 + $73,246
$104,148
2016
$1,743 (+7.0%)
$30,902 + $73,246
$104,148
2015
$1,629 (+3.0%)
$30,296 + $71,810
$102,106
2014
$1,582 (+2.3%)
$29,256 + $69,346
$98,602
2013
$1,547 (+2.8%)
$29,256 + $69,346
$98,602
2012
$1,505 (+1.6%)
$29,124 + $69,032
$98,156
2011
$1,481 (+1.0%)
$28,553 + $67,679
$96,232
2010
$1,467 (+0.4%)
$27,994 + $66,352
$94,346
2009
$1,461 (+6.2%)
$27,784 + $65,857
$93,641
2008
$1,376
$27,851 + $66,013
$93,864
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,040 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,881
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
084B038504701
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residence Districts
Single-family residence districts, hereinafter designated as R-1 districts, are established to provide for and protect established neighborhoods of one-family dwellings, and to provide space in suitable locations for additional development of this kind, together with appropriate community facilities and allowance for restricted interim cultivation of the soil compatible with such low-density residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Sep 26, 2025 • Active
Building
Tear off and replace the roof underlayment on a residential building. Existing tiles will be reused and no tiles will be replaced. Work includes installing two layers of felt underlayment.
Roofing
Feb 11, 2016 • Final
Building
Replace a furnace in a residential building.
HVAC
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
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Central Vacuum
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplaces Total: 2
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Stone Counters,Dishwasher,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 9
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2,881
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Terraced Up, Garden
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Living Area: 2881
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1994
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 8040
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Features: Landscaped
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Has Association
Association Amenities: Gated
Association Name: FOX RIDGE HOA
Association Fee: $729
Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Security/Gate Fee, Street
Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,881
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 8,040 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Alameda County
APN: 084B038504701
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Stanton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Creekside Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
10/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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