Off market nov 2025 for $1M

$1,220,183

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,928/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

$710Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

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

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

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

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•Source:MLSListings #ML82024361

Redfin Estimate

$1,220,183

$170K since sold in November 2025$8,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 2.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.19M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$1,125,000
A
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SOLD APR 15, 2026
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B
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SOLD JAN 8, 2026
$1,165,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,676 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 8, 2026
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D
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SOLD OCT 13, 2026
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E
3 beds2 baths1,740 sq ft
19026 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,150,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,681 sq ft
18650 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546

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Market trends in 94546, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

103.4%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$823 MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

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Sale history for 3938 Bonsai Pl

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,236 (+3.0%)

$315,000 + $735,000

$1,050,000

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%)

$315,000 + $735,000

$1,050,000

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 Sep 17, 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

Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Dining Room Information
Dining Area

Family Room Information
Separate Family Room

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room

Flooring Information
Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Slab, Crawl Space
Roof: Shingle

Stories
Stories: 1

Year Built
Year Built Details: 2

Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 1,718

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Listing Terms: FHA, VA Loan, Cash or Conventional Loan

Utilities

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

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Public Water
Water Source: Public

Location

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

Location Information
MLS Area: Castro Valley
Street Name: Bonsai
Street Number: 3938

WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 54

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 Sep 17, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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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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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Castro Valley, CA • 94546

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Sun exposure

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.

11.2 hrs

4.9 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$1.16M – $1.40M

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Address	Redfin Estimate
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18963 Santa Maria Ave, Castro Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1065 Sq. Ft.	$887,811

Address	Redfin Estimate
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