Off Market Nov 2025 for $1M

$1,267,166

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,787/mo

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1,718

sq ft

3938 Bonsai Pl, Castro Valley, CA 94546

About this home

Welcome to 3938 Bonsai Place, a cozy single-family home nestled in one of Castro Valleys most desirable neighborhoods. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offers 1,718 sq. ft. of living space on a 6,969 sq. ft. lot, built in 1962 with solid bones and timeless character. While it needs some TLC, this home presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to add their personal touch and value to a well-located property. The layout features a bright living room, formal dining area, and an inviting kitchen with ample storage. Enjoy manicured landscaping and a wide driveway, all in a peaceful, family-friendly setting. Located in a highly rated Castro Valley school district, perfect for families: Chabot Elementary (8/10) 0.6 mi Creekside Middle (8/10) 1.1 mi Castro Valley High (9/10) 0.2 mi Close to shopping, dining, BART, and freeway access this home offers the ideal mix of convenience and suburban tranquility.

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

7,007 sq ftLot Size

$738Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Timothy Chau •DRE #01323048 • KW Silicon City

Listed by Bao Vu •DRE #01720861 • KW Silicon City

Contact: 408-475-6767

Bought with Janella Anguiano •DRE #01369593 • CENTURY 21 Masters

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•Source:MLSListings #ML82024361

Redfin Estimate

$1,267,166

$217K since sold in November 2025$16K since August

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This home's estimate is 2.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.23M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,125,000
A
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SOLD APR 15, 2026
$1,275,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,686 sq ft
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SOLD JAN 8, 2026
$1,165,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,676 sq ft
17957 Rockhurst Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD SEP 16, 2025
$1,232,888
D
3 beds2 baths1,730 sq ft
4741 Sorani Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD JUN 19, 2026
$1,160,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
4054 Milton Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$1,430,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,528 sq ft
19113 San Miguel Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546

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Market trends in 94546, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.9%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$70K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 3938 Bonsai Pl

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82024361

Nov 26, 2025

Sold

$1,050,000

$611/sq ft

Nov 26, 2025

Sold

$1,050,000

$611/sq ft

Nov 21, 2025

Pending

—

Nov 9, 2025

Pending

—

Nov 9, 2025

Contingent

—

Nov 4, 2025

Price Changed

$1,068,000

$622/sq ft

Nov 4, 2025

Price Changed

$1,068,000

$622/sq ft

Oct 9, 2025

Listed

$1,199,000

$698/sq ft

Oct 9, 2025

Listed

$1,199,000

$698/sq ft

Welcome to 3938 Bonsai Place, a cozy single-family home nestled in one of Castro Valleys most desirable neighborhoods. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offers 1,718 sq.ft. of living space on a 6,969 sq.ft. lot, built in 1962 with solid bones and timeless character. While it needs some TLC, this home presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to add their personal touch and value to a well-located property. The layout features a bright living room, formal dining area, and an inviting kitchen with ample storage. Enjoy manicured landscaping and a wide driveway, all in a peaceful, family-friendly setting. Located in a highly rated Castro Valley school district, perfect for families: Chabot Elementary (8/10) 0.6 mi Creekside Middle (8/10) 1.1 mi Castro Valley High (9/10) 0.2 mi Close to shopping, dining, BART, and freeway access this home offers the ideal mix of convenience and suburban tranquility.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,236 (+3.0%)

$54,674 + $68,159

$122,833

2024

$2,172 (+2.7%)

$54,674 + $68,159

$122,833

2023

$2,114 (+2.9%)

$53,602 + $66,823

$120,425

2022

$2,053 (+3.0%)

$51,521 + $64,228

$115,749

2021

$1,993 (+2.5%)

$51,521 + $64,228

$115,749

2020

$1,944 (−1.1%)

$50,511 + $62,969

$113,480

2019

$1,966 (+3.1%)

$49,993 + $62,323

$112,316

2018

$1,908 (+2.9%)

$49,013 + $61,102

$110,115

2017

$1,854 (+5.2%)

$47,110 + $58,729

$105,839

2016

$1,762 (+7.0%)

$47,110 + $58,729

$105,839

2015

$1,647 (+2.9%)

$46,186 + $57,578

$103,764

2014

$1,600 (+2.3%)

$44,602 + $55,602

$100,204

2013

$1,565 (+2.8%)

$44,602 + $55,602

$100,204

2012

$1,522 (+1.6%)

$44,400 + $55,351

$99,751

2011

$1,498 (+1.0%)

$43,530 + $54,266

$97,796

2010

$1,484 (+0.4%)

$42,676 + $53,202

$95,878

2009

$1,479 (+6.1%)

$42,357 + $52,804

$95,161

2008

$1,393

$42,458 + $52,930

$95,388

Tax history for 3938 Bonsai Pl

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,236 (+3.0%)

$54,674 + $68,159

$122,833

2024

$2,172 (+2.7%)

$54,674 + $68,159

$122,833

2023

$2,114 (+2.9%)

$53,602 + $66,823

$120,425

2022

$2,053 (+3.0%)

$51,521 + $64,228

$115,749

2021

$1,993 (+2.5%)

$51,521 + $64,228

$115,749

2020

$1,944 (−1.1%)

$50,511 + $62,969

$113,480

2019

$1,966 (+3.1%)

$49,993 + $62,323

$112,316

2018

$1,908 (+2.9%)

$49,013 + $61,102

$110,115

2017

$1,854 (+5.2%)

$47,110 + $58,729

$105,839

2016

$1,762 (+7.0%)

$47,110 + $58,729

$105,839

2015

$1,647 (+2.9%)

$46,186 + $57,578

$103,764

2014

$1,600 (+2.3%)

$44,602 + $55,602

$100,204

2013

$1,565 (+2.8%)

$44,602 + $55,602

$100,204

2012

$1,522 (+1.6%)

$44,400 + $55,351

$99,751

2011

$1,498 (+1.0%)

$43,530 + $54,266

$97,796

2010

$1,484 (+0.4%)

$42,676 + $53,202

$95,878

2009

$1,479 (+6.1%)

$42,357 + $52,804

$95,161

2008

$1,393

$42,458 + $52,930

$95,388

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,007 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1963

Sq. Ft.

1,718

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

084D134102000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Family Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Evaporative Cooler
Heating: Central Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Slab, Crawl Space

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,718

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 734008

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1609
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1-CSU-RV

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

School Information
Elementary School District: Castro Valley Unified
High School District: Castro Valley Unified

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,718
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,007 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Alameda County
APN: 084D134102000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No

Around this home

Schools

Chabot Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Creekside Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Castro Valley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 88° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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In this area, properties receive around 11.2 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.20M – $1.46M

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Home values near 3938 Bonsai Pl

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3934 Bonsai Pl, Castro Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1787 Sq. Ft.	$1,175,488
3940 Bonsai Pl, Castro Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1737 Sq. Ft.	$1,359,302

Address	Redfin Estimate
3932 Bonsai Pl, Castro Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1529 Sq. Ft.	$1,268,815
3936 Bonsai Pl, Castro Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$1,308,740

Address	Redfin Estimate
3930 Bonsai Pl, Castro Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$946,669
3928 Bonsai Pl, Castro Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2383 Sq. Ft.	$1,439,909

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